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January 13, 2025 1:04 PM

IMD issues orange alert as dense fog shrouds national capital; train services hit

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert on Monday for dense fog in the Delhi/NCR region. The air quality monitoring stations across the city reported alarming pollution levels, with the AQI reaching 285, according to CPCB data. As per recent data, the AQI at Jahangirpuri was a concerning 346, while Nehru Nagar recorded 345. Patparganj reported an AQI of 344, closely followed by North Campus, Delhi University, at 314. Similarly, Narela and Mandir Marg recorded AQI levels...

January 10, 2025 10:57 AM

“Dense fog” in Delhi brings visibility to zero, disrupts flights

A thick blanket of fog shrouded the national capital on Friday morning, reducing visibility to zero and disrupting daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a temperature of 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, with forecasts predicting a minimum of 6 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 20 degrees Celsius for the day. The IMD categorized the fog as "very dense," impacting transportation and public safety. At the Delhi Airport, flight departures faced delays, prompting the authoriti...

January 6, 2025 9:04 AM

Delhi shivers as mercury drops, IMD issues yellow alert for light rain

The inclement weather and cold wave conditions gripped the national capital in the early hours of Monday accompanied by a temperature dip and chilly winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in the national capital during the early hours of Monday. As per the data of the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Monday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), from January 6 to 10, ...

January 5, 2025 10:18 AM

Delhi freezes under severe cold wave; dense fog disrupts flights, train services

Delhi is reeling under a severe cold wave, with the temperature dropping to 9 degrees Celsius early Sunday morning. Brisk winds at 16 km/h have intensified the chill, leaving residents braving the biting cold. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for dense fog during the morning hours, warning of significantly reduced visibility across the city. Smog and shallow fog were expected to linger into the evening and night, further deteriorating air quality and visibility. The de...

January 2, 2025 10:19 AM

Thick fog and cold wave grip Delhi and major Indian cities as 2025 begins

A dense blanket of fog has engulfed the national capital and several other major cities across India, marking a freezing start to the New Year. With the cold wave continuing unabated, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility at Delhi’s airports dropping to zero on Thursday, a grim indicator of the persisting weather conditions. Similar disruptions were noted in cities like Gwalior, Agra, Amritsar, and Pathankot, where dense fog severely hampered visibility. The IMD also h...

December 30, 2024 12:03 PM

J-K: Relief for farmers in Udhampur as four-month dry spell ends with rains

Farmers in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, have breathed a sigh of relief as rains finally ended a four-month-long dry spell that had left their crops withering and their fields parched. The prolonged lack of rainfall had caused immense anxiety among farmers, who were unsure of their harvest’s fate. However, the recent showers have revived hopes of a better yield and brought much-needed respite. Sanjeev Kumar, a farmer from Debrah village, shared his relief over the rains arriving just...

December 13, 2024 1:23 PM

Delhi’s minimum temperature rises; cold wave and fog to persist across north India

Delhi’s minimum temperature rose to 9°C on Friday, providing relief after the season's coldest day on Thursday, when the temperature plunged to 4.5°C, four degrees below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported that several areas in Northwest India, including Alwar, Delhi, Karnal, Phalodi, Patiala, and Rohtak, recorded temperature increases of over 2°C. No significant change in minimum temperatures is expected across Northwest and Central India for ...

December 2, 2024 11:14 PM

Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues heavy rain alert for South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several regions of South India, including North Interior Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, as the remnants of Cyclone Fengal continue to impact the region. The low-pressure area, a remnant of Cyclone Fengal, persists over North Interior Tamil Nadu and is expected to bring heavy rainfall on December 3. The IMD reported that the low-pressure system is likely to move into the southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian S...

October 25, 2024 8:52 AM

Odisha: Trees uprooted due to gusty winds and heavy downpour as Cyclone Dana makes landfall

Several trees were uprooted due to gusty winds and heavy incessant rains in the Bhadrak district of Odisha as the landfall process of Cyclone 'Dana' continues in the early hours of Friday. Several roads were blocked in the area after trees were uprooted following strong winds and heavy downpours. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha is currently experiencing strong winds at a speed of 100-110 Kmph gusting to 120 kmph. The IMD posted on X and said, "The severe cyclonic storm...

October 23, 2024 7:57 PM

Cyclone Dana approaches West Bengal, IMD warns of heavy rainfall

As Cyclone Dana edges closer to West Bengal, the state government has implemented extensive measures to mitigate its impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts in the region on October 24 and 25. IMD Scientist Habibur Rahman Biswas provided an update on the cyclone’s position, stating, "Cyclonic Storm Dana is positioned over the East-Central Bay of Bengal and has moved northwestwards as of 11:30 AM IST on October 23."...