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October 27, 2024 9:56 AM

Delhi’s air quality worsens, residents say “feels suffocating”

Air pollution levels worsened across the national capital on Sunday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 352, a ‘very poor’ rating, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This marked a substantial increase from Saturday’s AQI of 255, which was categorized as ‘poor.’ In some areas, the situation was even more severe. Anand Vihar recorded an alarming AQI of 405 at 7 AM, classified as ‘severe’ and higher than the previous day’s rea...

October 23, 2024 1:44 PM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; thick morning smog covers city

Delhi witnessed a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning as the city's air quality worsened, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the 'very poor' category. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) recorded this figure around 7 am, highlighting the continued deterioration of the capital's air quality. Smog was reported across key areas of the city, including India Gate, Aerocity, AIIMS, and Akshardham Temple, hindering visibility and adding to health woes...

October 21, 2024 12:24 PM

Air Quality in Delhi drops to ‘Very Poor’ level

The air quality in Delhi worsened on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 349 at 8 a.m., categorized as 'very poor.' Shakurpur recorded an AQI of 346, India Gate recorded 309, and the AQI at Safdarjung stood at 307, all classified under the 'very poor' category. In addition to the worsening air quality, the condition of the Yamuna river further deteriorated, with toxic foam floating on its surface. Environmental activist Vimlendu K. Jha attributed the river's poor condition to the...

October 14, 2024 9:47 AM

Air India Mumbai-New York flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat

An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi on Monday due to a bomb threat, according to reports. Flight AI119 was diverted after a threat was received by Mumbai airport via a message on X (formerly Twitter), as per sources cited by ANI. "Flight AI119 operating Mumbai to JFK on October 14 received a specific security alert and on instructions of the government's security regulatory committee was diverted to Delhi. All passengers have disembarked and are at the Delhi airpo...

September 23, 2024 8:41 AM

Indian Air Force airlifts live organs from Pune to Delhi enabling life-saving surgery

In a major operation, the Indian Air Force facilitated the airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi using the C-17 Globemaster aircraft, enabling a critical life-saving surgery. A Green Air corridor was created for the C-17 aircraft to facilitate airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi. "At a moment's notice, an #IAF C-17 Globemaster from Hindan took off late last night with a team of medical specialists from R&R Military Hospital. A Green Air corridor was created for the C-17 aircraft t...

September 17, 2024 2:21 PM

Atishi to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi’s chief minister

Atishi is set to become the new chief minister of Delhi, following a proposal from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and current Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. On Tuesday, Kejriwal recommended her name, and she was subsequently elected as the leader of the AAP Legislative Party, according to sources cited by ANI. Earlier, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj dismissed speculation that Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, would take over the position. AAP MLA Gopal Rai, speaking to ANI upon arr...

August 20, 2024 9:09 AM

Mauritius Vice President arrives in Delhi to attend 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave

Mauritius Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon on Monday arrived in New Delhi to participate in the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome to him and stated that his visit marks another significant milestone in the "time-tested and enduring ties" between the two nations. In a post on X, Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Welcome to India! VP Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon of Mauritius arrives in New Delhi ...

June 27, 2024 10:42 AM

Heavy rainfall brings respite to Delhi residents from sweltering heat

Delhi and its adjoining areas received heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, bringing relief to the residents of the national capital from sweltering heat and humidity. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted cloudy skies and intermittent rain, accompanied by gusty winds, over the next seven days. According to IMD, moderate rainfall is expected in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Western Raja...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

India sees record peak demand for power in north as heatwave persists

Peak demand for power in India's hot, arid northern plains hit a record on Monday, the government said as it continues to implement measures to meet high energy consumption, although the weeks' long heatwave is forecast to abate soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal temperatures for June in the northwest and central parts of the country, making it one of the longest heatwave spells. Government data shows that there were nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat...

June 6, 2024 9:15 AM

Sudden rainfall with strong winds bring respite from heat in Delhi

Sudden rain accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of the national capital on Wednesday night providing much-needed relief from the intense heat. The rain brought down temperatures that had soared to 44 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung and 44.3 degrees Celsius at the Ridge on June 5, as recorded by IMD. Meanwhile, as the monsoon is approaching, Delhi Urban Development and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary seeking the status of t...

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