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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 07:07 PM

Delhi: Rising temperatures, strong winds forecast; AQI in moderate category

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Temperatures in Delhi began rising on Thursday after several days of rain and below-normal readings, with the maximum temperature settling at 30.8 degrees Celsius and further increase expected over the next few days amid forecasts of strong surface winds. The India Meteorological Department has forecast a minimum temperature of around 17 degrees Celsius and a maximum of about 33 degrees Celsius for Friday, along with strong surface winds during the daytime. Meanwhile, st ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 10:51 AM

Cool morning in city, air quality satisfactory

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The city on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature of 16.3 degrees Celsius, 3.7 notches below the season's average. The weather office has predicted a mainly clear sky on Thursday, with the maximum temperature expected to settle at 31 degrees Celsius. The air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category at 10 am on Thursday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 93, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI betwee ...Read More >

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OtherApr 09, 2026 03:33 AM

Top 6 Places Near Mumbai With The Best AQI; Add These Destinations To Your Weekend Checklist

With air quality levels improving across Mumbai and its surrounding regions, Mumbaikars are finally enjoying a breath of fresh air. As the long weekend approaches, it's the perfect time to step out and explore nearby destinations that not only offer a quick escape but also boast significantly better AQI levels. Here's a look at six places near Mumbai where the air feels cleaner and the vibe is just right for a refreshing break: 1. Dombivli (AQI: 39) Topping the list, Dombivli currently enjoys ...Read More >

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OtherApr 08, 2026 05:34 PM

UP On High Weather Alert: Fierce Storms, Heavy Rain To Lash All 75 Districts Today

The weather department has issued alerts across Uttar Pradesh, forecasting strong winds, thunderstorms and rainfall on April 8, with a possibility of hail in several districts The weather department in Uttar Pradesh has issued a series of alerts as conditions grow increasingly unstable. For April 8, forecasts predict winds of 40-50 km/h, along with thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across several districts, with a warning of possible hailstorms as well. On Tuesday evening, intense rainfall ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 12:37 PM

Delhi Records Coldest April Day In 3 Years, Air Quality Remains 'Moderate'

Delhi Weather: The minimum temperatures were recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Delhi recorded its coldest April day in three years with a max temperature of 28.8°C * Minimum temperature at Safdarjung was 20.1°C, slightly above normal for April * Rainfall ranged from 2.0 to 3.0 mm at various Delhi locations on Tuesday Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The cloudy skies and light rain all through Tuesday br ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 08, 2026 10:38 AM

Temperatures drop after overnight rain in Delhi, AQI improves to 'satisfactory'

New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Overnight rain and thunderstorms significantly brought down temperatures and improved air quality in the national capital. The minimum temperature settled at 16.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning, marking a notable drop for the early part of April. The city's base weather monitoring station in Safdarjung logged 6.4 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am, marking the wettest spell since April 4, 2023, when 16.3 mm of rain was recorded. Among the other stati ...Read More >

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OtherApr 08, 2026 10:32 AM

Chandigarh: Brace for cloudy skies, rain this week

Cloudy skies and rain are expected in Chandigarh this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for Monday and an orange alert for Wednesday and Thursday, warning of heavier rainfall and intensified weather activity. The change is attributed to an approaching Western Disturbance, which is likely to bring light to moderate rain initially, followed by more significant showers midweek. Forecasts indicate largely overcast conditions with intermittent rain spells, p ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 08, 2026 07:24 AM

Delhi weather today: More rain predicted, city to see sharp drop in temperature | Check IMD forecast

Weather today: The minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to settle at 17 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature at 28 degrees Celsius. New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, with cloudy skies likely to persist. Besides the national capital, the IMD has sounded a yellow alert for Noida, Ghaziabad, Gururgram and Faridabad for today. "Generally cloud ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 07, 2026 11:06 PM

Delhi weather update: Noida flooded after heavy rain; Delhi records coldest April day in 3 years

Delhi weather update: Delhi experienced a significant decline in temperature on Tuesday due to continuous overcast conditions and light intermittent rainfall. This resulted in Delhi recording its coldest April temperatures within three years. For residents, the weather was an unusual relief from early summer heat as maximum temperatures plunged well below average for this time of year. Maximum temperatures decreased dramatically on Tuesday from those measured on April 1, 2023, which showed the ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 09:04 PM

Rainy Tuesday in Delhi, coldest April day in three years

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Overcast skies and light rainfall all through Tuesday brought down the mercury in the national capital, which recorded its coldest April day in three years. The maximum temperature settled at 28.8 degrees Celsius, several notches below normal. The city had previously seen the maximum temperature drop to 28.4 degrees Celsius on April 1, 2023. The weather office has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rain for Wednesday, with cloudy skies likely to pers ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 07, 2026 08:32 AM

Light rain lashes Delhi, IMD forecasts thunderstorms, gusty winds throughout day

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): A change in weather was observed across New Delhi on Tuesday morning as light rainfall brought temporary relief from rising temperatures in the national capital. Overcast skies, damp roads and a noticeable dip in temperature were witnessed across parts of the city as commuters navigated through light showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is expected to experience a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 3 ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsApr 07, 2026 07:29 AM

Rain in parts of Delhi after dust storm; AQI remains 'poor'

The weather office has forecast thunderstorms with lightening on Saturday, with maximum temperature expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 20 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.7 degrees Celsius, 0.3 notches below normal. An orange alert has been issued for south, central and New Delhi, while a yellow alert is in place for southwest, west and northeast Delhi. Station-wise data showed that Palam recorded a maximum of 32.7 degrees Celsius ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsBusinessApr 06, 2026 10:34 AM

'Not Kashmir': Rajasthan's Bikaner turns white after intense hailstorm | Watch

In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 11:27 PM

Yellow alert issued for Tuesday

New Delhi: The city is likely to witness a slight rise in temperature on Monday, though it is expected to dip again soon under the influence of a western disturbance. Met had earlier forecast rain for Sunday as well; however, only 0.5 mm of rainfall was recorded on Saturday.On Sunday, the sky remained partly cloudy, while light and variable winds kept maximum temperatures below normal.The maximum temperature at the base station, Safdarjung, was recorded at 32.7 degrees Celsius, a notch below nor ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 05, 2026 07:02 PM

Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expecte ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 05, 2026 10:06 AM

Cloudy conditions in capital lead to temperature drop, AQI stands at 137

NEW DELHI: The capital experienced a slight increase in minimum temperature on Saturday, while the maximum temperature decreased due to persistent cloudy conditions throughout the day. Although the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the day, only isolated areas of Delhi received light rain during the night between Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Safdarjung weather station, a key representative of the city's weather, did not record any rain, while other stati ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 05, 2026 07:38 AM

Delhi to witness another rainy day today, maximum temperature to rise marginally

New Delhi: Delhi is expected to get more rains on Sunday, April 5. The maximum temperature in the city will be around 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will hover around 18 degrees Celsius, said the India Meteorological Department in its latest weather update for the national capital. The rains have brought an unusual chill to Delhi at the beginning of April. IMD forecast for next 5 days in Delhi While Sunday will be a rainy day for the city, on Monday, the rains are likely to reduce but c ...Read More >

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OtherApr 05, 2026 01:34 AM

Dust Storm Hits Delhi-NCR, IMD Predicts Rain And Thunderstorms For Today | Check Forecast

Delhi-NCR witnessed a dust storm on Friday morning. IMD has predicted thunderstorms, rain and strong winds. AQI hit 218 in "poor" category. Residents of Delhi and its adjoining areas, including Noida, woke up to a dust storm and hazy conditions as a sudden shift in weather swept across the region on Friday morning. The change in weather followed a notably warm Thursday, when the city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.8°C, well above the seasonal average, while the minimum stood at 18.9°C. ...Read More >

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PoliticsEnvironmentApr 04, 2026 09:16 PM

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India

New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday witnessed fresh snowfall as a spell of wet weather gripped north India, bringing rainfall to parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern states intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan staring at major losses due to crop damage. The national capital, meanwhile, witnessed rain during the night between Fri ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 07:13 PM

Delhi: Cloudy conditions prevail, AQI improves to 'moderate'

New Delhi, April 4 (PTI) The national capital experienced a slight increase in minimum temperature on Saturday, while the maximum temperature decreased due to persistent cloudy conditions throughout the day. Although the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the day, only isolated areas of Delhi received light rain during the night between Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Safdarjung weather station, a key representative of the city's weather, did not reco ...Read More >

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OtherEnvironmentApr 04, 2026 11:33 AM

Delhi Weather Update: Rain Likely Till April 5, But Don't Expect Respite From Rising Heat

Delhi-NCR recorded a maximum temperature of 37°C on April 2 with clear skies and no storm activity. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 4, forecasting rain and gusty winds Delhi-NCR weather conditions continue to fluctuate, with successive western disturbances bringing spells of rain to the region. While showers are occurring repeatedly, they are not expected to significantly impact temperatures at present. According to forecasts, rainfall is likely between April 3 and April 5. However ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 04, 2026 10:49 AM

Delhi weather update: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms; AQI remains 'poor'

Delhi weather update: After an extremely wet night of rain in Delhi on Friday night, April 3rd, weather conditions in Delhi are predicted to worsen even further today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Saturday, April 4th, for predicted thunderstorms, gales, and lightning to occur across parts of the city. Orange and yellow alerts issued in all districts The IMD issued several weather watches throughout the city, including: Orange Alert - issued for So ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 10:09 AM

Overnight light rain in parts of Delhi

New Delhi, April 4 (PTI) The national capital saw a slight increase in the minimum temperature on Saturday, even as isolated parts of the city received light rain overnight. The India Meteorological department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and possible gusty winds of speed 30-40 kmph for the day. The weather station at Safdarjung, the city's primary station, did not receive any rain, other weather stations like Palam received 1.9 mm of rain between 11.30 pm on Friday and ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 09:54 AM

Mumbai Weather Update For April 4, 2026: City Wakes Up To Clear Blue Skies, Exceptional Overall AQI ...

Mumbai: The city woke up to clear blue skies and pleasant weather on Saturday, with improved air quality offering residents relief from recent heat, smog and rising pollution levels. Today's Weather Update According to the India Meteorological Department, the early morning temperature was recorded at 26°C, with conditions expected to remain mild through the day. Temperatures are likely to range between 23°C and 33°C. While no heatwave warning has been issued, rising humidity levels in the afte ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 04, 2026 08:43 AM

Delhi weather today, April 4: Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to hit national capital; IMD issue...

Delhi weather today: Delhi is expected to witness cloudy skies, rain, and thunderstorms on April 4, 2026, as weather conditions turn unstable across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts warning of lightning and strong winds, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. According to the IMD, Delhi will experience thunderstorms, gusty winds, and spells of rain through the day. Wind speeds may increase by evening, and lightning activity is also likely in se ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 04, 2026 07:39 AM

Delhi to witness partly cloudy sky, with light spells of rains, predicts IMD

New Delhi: Delhi witnessed unusual weather on Friday. The day began with a dust storm in the morning. As the day progressed the sun came out and clear skies prevailed in the city. By evening however, clouds could be seen in the sky and parts of the city received light rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had declared an orange alert by late evening, predicting more rains and lightning. Partly cloudy skies, light rains possible on Saturday While the city saw strong surface winds of ...Read More >

The Times of India - Environment - News Image
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EnvironmentApr 03, 2026 11:40 PM

Dust storm pushes Delhi AQI into 'poor'; GRAP not invoked due to rain forecast

New Delhi: A dust storm early Friday morning led to a sudden spike in pollution levels across the city, pushing the air quality index (AQI) into the poor category even as the maximum temperature dropped by more than three degrees.India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday.On a scale of 0 to 500, Delhi's AQI stood at 266 (poor) at 4 pm on Friday, deteriorating sharply from 194 (moderate) a day earlier. The Commission for Air Qua ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 03, 2026 07:59 PM

Rain in parts of Delhi after dust storm; AQI remains 'poor'

New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Delhi witnessed light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across parts of the city after a dust storm swept through the national capital in the morning, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. The weather office has forecast thunderstorms with lightening on Saturday, with maximum temperature expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum around 20 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.7 degrees Celsius, 0.3 notches bel ...Read More >

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EnvironmentApr 03, 2026 09:30 AM

Delhi-NCR engulfed in thick dust as visibility drops; IMD predicts light rain, cloudy sky

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The national capital was hit by a sudden change in weather patterns on Friday as a thick blanket of dust covered New Delhi, reducing surface visibility during the morning. The weather shift brought a dense blanket of dust to the city, obscuring the skyline and affecting visibility from Gol Dak Khana to Central Delhi and surrounding areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky for the rest of the day, with the possibility ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 03, 2026 09:00 AM

Mumbai Weather Update For April 3, 2026: City Wakes Up To Clear Blue Skies With Gentle Winds, AQI In...

Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to clear blue skies and gentle winds on Friday morning, offering residents a welcome respite from heat, recent smog and rising pollution levels. The early morning temperature was recorded at 25°C, while air quality showed noticeable improvement across several parts of the city. According to the India Meteorological Department, weather conditions are expected to remain gentle through the day, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 33°C. While no heatwave warning has be ...Read More >

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