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New Delhi, 31 Mar (UNI) Delhi continued to reel under the impact of a western disturbance over northwest India, with scattered showers reported across parts of the city on Tuesday. Safdarjung, the city's base weather station, recorded 2.1 mm of rainfall between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., which falls in the "light" category, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) evening bulletin. Other stations, including Palam, Ridge, Lodhi Road, and Ayanagar, also recorded light rainfall, with Lodhi Road reporting the highest at 2.8 mm. Southwesterly surface winds picked up in the afternoon, reaching speeds of 20-25 kmph, with gusts likely to touch 40 kmph later in the evening and night, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast an overcast sky for Wednesday, with another western disturbance likely to affect the region from April 2. Meanwhile, temperatures in the city saw a marginal dip. The maximum settled at 33.7 degrees Celsius, still above normal for this time of the year, while the minimum was recorded at 19.4 deg C, about a degree above normal.
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year -- a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning -- with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti.Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence -- the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) will appear on two consecutive days, Sept 26 and 27, a rare alignment that hasn't occurred in nearly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Rain lashed Delhi on Thursday morning, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an 'orange' alert for the city and warning of more in the coming hours. The rain led to waterlogging in several parts of the national capital and slowed traffic, inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush hour. During the 24-hour period which ended at 8.30 am on Thursday, Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 13.1 mm of rainfall, Aya Nagar logged 57.4 mm, Palam 49.4 mm, Lodhi Road 12 mm, Pragati Maidan 9 mm, and Pusa 5 mm, according to the IMD. The IMD has ...Read More >
The primary rain-bearing system usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. The southwest monsoon is likely to start withdrawing from parts of northwest India around September 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. Typically, the monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1, covers the entire country by July 8, and begins its retreat around September 17, completing the withdrawal process by October 15. "Conditions are becoming ...Read More >
Srinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and snow in Jammu and Kashmir, putting the region on alert. As per the weather bulletin, the heavy rains will be combined with thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and gusty winds at many places from Sunday evening to Tuesday (October 7). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed all the administrative departments to remain fully prepared to tackle any eventuality. Director of the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmad, said an active Western Disturbance may hit Jammu and Kashmir from today till Tu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Several states in north India witnessed rainfall while parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh reported snowfall for the second day in a row on Monday. Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday evening, bringing relief after the city reeled under a warm day with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius and humid conditions through the afternoon. Rainfall activity picked up across Delhi between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, with Safdarjung recording 0.5 mm, Palam 0.2 mm, Lodi Road 0.7 mm, Ridge 0.2 mm, Ayanagar 0.6 mm, Pusa 0.5 mm and Janakpuri 0.5 mm, while M ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual rise in the maximum temperature by five to seven degrees Celsius over the next five days in Delhi. Despite the warming trend, no heatwave conditions are expected during this period, according to a report prepared by the weather office. According to the IMD, the minimum temperature was appreciably below normal, by three to six degrees Celsius, and the maximum was markedly below normal -- by five to seven notches -- over the last few days. South-westerly winds with speeds up to 19 kmph were witnessed across ...Read More >
New Delhi: The drenching rain that Delhi has waited for stayed away another day, while humidity caused the "feel-like" temperature to soar to 46.8 degrees Celsius at 4pm.A few areas recorded very light rain on Sunday. Najafgarh got moderate showers of 19mm. Delhi's air quality remained 'satisfactory' for the eleventh straight day.A partially clouded sky brought the temperature down by a bit, but the sweaty stickiness that has sat on the city went nowhere. The Met office had issued a yellow alert for moderate rain on Sunday. However, no such weather activity was recorded across the city until l ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 24 : India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall alert for Himachal ... New Delhi [India], May 24 : India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a heavy rainfall alert for Himachal Pradesh, North Haryana, North East Rajasthan, Kerala and Mahe for the day as a result of the Western Disturbance. In a tweet, IMD said, "Heavy Rainfall (64.5mm-115.5mm) may occur over Himachal Pradesh, North Haryana, North East Rajasthan, Kerala and Mahe on May 24." IMD further issued alerts for Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Bihar regarding hea ...Read More >
Delhi residents breathed easier Thursday as air quality improved to 'moderate' after a month of severe pollution. The AQI dropped to 161, though some areas still experienced 'poor' air quality. Cooler temperatures and mist accompanied the improved air, with the minimum temperature reaching 9 degrees Celsius. The Supreme Court maintained GRAP-IV restrictions, demanding compensation for construction workers from NCR states.Residents in Delhi took a sigh of relief on Thursday as the air quality inde ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) The national capital wrapped up a rather warm January with Friday's maximum temperature reaching 27 degrees Celsius, making it the city's warmest day in the month since 2019. The month's average maximum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above the long-period average of 20.1 degrees Celsius, marking it as Delhi's warmest January since 2019. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, nighttime temperatures were also higher than usual. The average minimum temperature for the month settled at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the LPA of 7.5 deg ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for Delhi on Thursday. Skies will remain generally cloudy, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected throughout the day. Residents should also brace for possible lightning and gusty winds ranging between 30-40 kmph, potentially reaching up to 50 kmph during heavier spells. A red alert is the highest level of weather warning, signalling extremely heavy rainfall. It indicates serious threats to life and property, with a high risk of widespread flooding, disruption of essential services, and possible evacuation orders. Showers ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Extreme weather events during the June to September monsoon season claimed at least 1,528 lives across India, with Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra among the worst-hit states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The IMD gave these figures citing data from media reports. Of the total deaths, 935 were caused by floods and heavy rains, while 570 people were killed in lightning and thunderstorms. Twenty-two deaths were linked to heat waves. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest toll at 290, including 153 deaths due to floods and heavy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) The national capital witnessed light rainfall under the influence of a western disturbance, accompanied by gusty winds on Monday. According to a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a wet spell is likely over northwest India through the week, with peak activity expected around March 30 and April 4 due to two active western disturbances. Weather experts have predicted a sharp drop in temperatures across Delhi and adjoining areas, including Faridabad, Gurugram, and Bulandshahr. Independent weatherman Navdeep Dahiya predicted short spells of moderate t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The city is in for a spell of hot and dry days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by up to 6 degree Celsius over the next five days. While the mercury is expected to cross 40 degree Celsius, no heatwave conditions are likely, officials said on Friday. According to the weather office, the maximum temperature at Safdarjung on Thursday was 38.2 degree Celsius, about 2 degree below the seasonal average. Minimum temperature stood at 25.6 degree Celsius, also slightly lower than the normal. Similar trends were observed acro ...Read More >
Fresh spells of rain lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an 'orange' alert, warning of more showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds throughout the day. Light to moderate rainfall was reported across east, west, south, and southeast Delhi, with the IMD forecasting wind speeds between 30 to 50 km/h in the coming hours. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degree Celsius, 0.8 degrees above the seasonal average, whil ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Air Quality in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, with monitoring stations recording AQI in the 'very poor' category in Delhi, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same category. The AQI around Ashram, Maharani Bagh, was also recorded in the 'very poor' category. Truck-mounted water sprinklers were deployed on Lodhi Road to tackle the high levels of particulate matter, as air quality in seve ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Meanwhile, Delhi experienced partially cloudy skies on Friday, with no rainfall recorded. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rainfall and winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp pollution rise after Dussehra celebrations * Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was 88 on Friday, categorised as satisfactory * Post-Dussehra pollution spikes have been common, with AQI exceeding 200 in recent years Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhit: A combin ...Read More >
Gurgaon: After a hot and humid Sunday, the city is bracing for a sharp weather shift. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across south Haryana districts, including Gurgaon, on Monday and Tuesday. The forecast also mentions the likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and even hail in some areas.Meanwhile, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2°C, which was 0.2 degrees higher than the previous day, while the minimum settled at 23.4°C, down by 0.9 degrees. Despite light cloud cover through the afternoon, the hu ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city woke up to some relief as the minimum temperature dropped to 25.2 degrees Celsius on Monday, nearly 3 degrees lower than the previous day. The dip came with 11.5mm of rainfall recorded till 5.30pm. The maximum temperature was recorded at 33.8 degrees Celsius, 0.9 degrees lower than the previous day.Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, Dwarka Expressway, MG Road, and several internal sectors, including 9, 21, 23, and Palam Vihar witnessed severe waterlogging. Traffic disruptions were seen from Hero Honda Chowk to CPR as the side carriageway got flooded."Shockingly, a city like Gurgaon ca ...Read More >
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Delhi Flood, Weather Today LIVE Updates: The capital city Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius, 4.8 notches below normal, with the weather department predicting moderate rainfall. Heavy rains lashed the city overnight. In the last 24 hours, till 8.30 am, the city's primary weather station recorded 37.8 mm of rainfall while Lodhi Road received 35.2 mm rains. Other stations reported higher rainfall, with Ayanagar recording 95 mm and Palam 57.4 mm, according to the data. Delhi flood scare: The water level of the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark Tuesday morning as it ...Read More >
New Delhi: The monsoon officially withdrew from the Delhi region on Sept 24. Or did it? Six day later on Tuesday, the city saw high-intensity rainfall that caught people unawares. And what is more, weather analysts expect more rain in the coming days. The base weather station at Safdarjung logged 37.8mm of rainfall until 5.30pm on Tuesday, which will be included in Oct's data, thus taking the month's net rainfall past its monthly average of 15.1mm. Ayanagar in south-west Delhi recorded 71.2mm, while precipitation at Palam measured 21.8mm, Ridge 29.8mm, Rajghat 40.5mm, Pusa 36mm and Mayur Vihar ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The city experienced an unusually sharp fall in temperatures this week, making the plunge from a warm 36 degrees Celsius on Sunday to a relatively cool 22 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Overcast skies, rain and thunder brought about a nip in the air ahead of Diwali.Tuesday saw many reaching for shawls and light jackets as maximum temperature slid down to the lowest level since 2021. Officials said such a sudden fall in temperature is normally seen at the end of the month, but this year, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Rain and gusty winds of up to 56 kmph lashed parts of Delhi on Monday evening, bringing sudden relief after the city reeled under a warm day with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius and humid conditions through the afternoon. Rainfall activity picked up across Delhi between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, with Safdarjung recording 0.5 mm, Palam 0.2, Lodi Road 0.7, Ridge 0.2, Ayanagar 0.6, Pusa 0.5 and Janakpuri 0.5, while Mayur Vihar recorded 1 mm rainfall, the highest among all stations. However, between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm, most stations in the city recorded neglig ...Read More >
SHIMLA: The incessant rainfall and a series of cloudbursts and flash floods have devastated parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 19 hours, leaving five people dead, 16 missing and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and property. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operation Centre (HP-SEOC), 332 individuals have been successfully rescued in coordinated operations across multiple districts. The worst-hit district is Mandi, where all five casualties and the highest number of missing persons - 16 - were reported. Eleven people remain stranded, and several more have been ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category for the 11th consecutive day on Sunday, the cleanest spell recorded so far this year. The AQI was recorded at 76 at 4 pm on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). It has remained below 100 throughout the last 11 days, after plunging from 134 (moderate category) on June 25 to 94 (satisfactory) on June 26. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Parts of the city saw light to very light rain, mostly towards the afternoon on Saturday. However, the intensity of rain is likely to drop over the week. Delhi experienced an overcast sky, and the day remained humid. However, rain in many areas during the late afternoon brought some respite.Meanwhile, the air quality index (AQI) on Saturday was 105 (moderate), compared to 79 a day earlier, thereby breaking the 16-day trend of it being satisfactory.The maximum temperature at the base station, Safdarjung, was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, compared to 33.2 deg ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several parts of Delhi experienced an intense spell of rain on Friday afternoon. However, the intense spell was short-lived, as only light to very light rain was recorded until 5.30 pm. No major waterlogging was observed in the city.Though no colour-coded warning has been issued, the weather department expects light to very light rain over the next five days. It has cautioned against travelling to the mountain region from June 20 onwards. On Friday, the base station, Safdarjung, record ...Read More >
NDRF personnel during a search and rescue operation at a flood-affected area, in Punjab. (Image: @NDRFHQ/X via PTI) India is reeling under the fury of an intense monsoon as torrential rains, cloudbursts, and floods wreak havoc across multiple states. From landslides in Jammu & Kashmir and flash floods in Uttarakhand to record rainfall in Chennai and the worst flooding in Punjab in nearly four decades, the deluge has left behind a trail of destruction, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and cr ...Read More >