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May 18, 2026 4:25 PM

Ayush Ministry issues heatwave advisory as temperatures soar across north India

Amid rising temperatures and intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of the country, the Ministry of Ayush, in coordination with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has issued a comprehensive public health advisory to help citizens protect themselves from extreme heat and heat-related illnesses. The advisory comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast severe heat and dry weather across Delhi-NCR...

December 16, 2025 10:46 AM

IndiGo issues travel advisory amid fog-related flight disruptions in North India

IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for passengers, cautioning that early morning fog during the winter season across northern India may lead to slower flight movements and possible delays. In a statement, the airline said, “As winter sets in, early mornings across northern India can bring fog that may occasionally slow down flight movements. We wanted to share this gentle heads-up in advance so you can plan with ease and check your flight status before heading to the airport....

April 11, 2025 8:39 PM

Dust storm hits Delhi; trees uprooted, weather disruptions reported across North India

A dust storm swept through several parts of Delhi on Friday evening, uprooting trees and forcing residents to shut windows as strong winds carried dust into homes. The sudden weather change caused disruptions in traffic as fallen trees and branches obstructed roads, while flight operations in northern India were also impacted. This marks the second consecutive day Delhi has experienced a dust storm. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for thunderstorms, ...

February 6, 2025 6:23 PM

Western disturbance triggers temperature drop across North India: IMD

A significant temperature drop has been observed across North India due to a western disturbance currently positioned over North Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. The western disturbance, along with its associated trough, has been gradually moving eastward, impacting weather patterns in the region. According to IMD scientist Soma Roy, this movement has led to a noticeable temperature drop across the northwestern parts of the country. "The western disturb...

January 28, 2025 10:23 AM

North India faces intense cold waves, Delhi records lowest temperature in four days

A biting cold wave swept across North India, with the national capital Delhi recording its lowest temperature in four days on Tuesday morning. The minimum temperature dipped to 6.6 degrees Celsius, accompanied by chilly winds and a thin layer of fog shrouding parts of the city. This marked a notable drop from Monday's minimum of 7.8 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain in Delhi on February 1, with foggy conditions expected to persist for the next fo...

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...

December 24, 2024 10:30 AM

North India grapples with freezing temperatures

A biting cold wave has gripped North India, with temperatures plunging across multiple states, disrupting daily life. Delhi witnessed a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as a thin fog blanketed parts of the city. The previous day, the capital recorded a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature reached 20 degrees Celsius. Residents of Delhi braved the chill by gathering around bonfires, while others sought refuge in night shelters as the mercury continued to...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

Heatwave conditions to continue over many parts of North India, gradually abate

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over many parts of North India during Wednesday and gradually abate thereafter due to an approaching western disturbance towards northwest India. According to the IMD, heatwave conditions prevailed in most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh; in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and north Madhya Pradesh. It also prevailed in isolated pock...

June 2, 2024 5:32 PM

Heatwave conditions to reel over most parts of north India on June 3: IMD

Heatwave conditions are likely to reel over most parts of the country on June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. "Heatwave conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Odisha on June 3," said the weather bulletin. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting to review the situation of the ongoing heatwave ...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Heat wave: IMD issues red alert across North India for next 5 days

Offering little respite to people reeling under a savage and searing summer wave across the vast swathes of the country's northern belt, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions to prevail over parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh as it issued a 'red alert' for the states over the next five days. The Met Department said maximum daytime temperatures in several districts of these states may breach...