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Shillong, Mar 2 (PTI) Residents of Meghalaya are set to witness the concluding phase of a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening, with the northeastern state expected to get a clearer view of the celestial event compared to most parts of the country. In Shillong, moonrise is expected at 5.23 pm, while the totality phase will end at 5.33 pm. However, the full eclipse will conclude at 6.48 pm, giving observers a viewing window of about one hour and 25 minutes from moonrise, IMD officials said on ...Read More >
Shillong, Mar 2: Residents of Meghalaya are set to witness the concluding phase of a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening, with the northeastern state expected to get a clearer view of the celestial event compared to most parts of the country. In Shillong, moonrise is expected at 5.23 pm, while the totality phase will end at 5.33 pm. However, the full eclipse will conclude at 6.48 pm, giving observers a viewing window of about one hour and 25 minutes from moonrise, IMD officials said on Monda ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Delhi remained warmer than usual on Monday, with no rainfall reported across key weather stations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius, clocking five degrees above normal temperature, while the minimum settled at 11.8 degrees Celsius. The Ridge area was the warmest at 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Ayanagar at 30.4 degrees Celsius and Lod ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The abandonment of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow due to dense fog sparked frustration among spectators, who felt the match should have been scheduled in the afternoon to avoid visibility issues caused by the winter season in northern and central India. At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan conducted six inspections, where the fog got worse as the ...Read More >
IMAGE: The match, scheduled to start at 7 pm, was eventually called off at 9:30 pm after the sixth inspection. Photograph: BCCI The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month. The venues allotted for the full series against the Proteas included New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Luckn ...Read More >
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the C ...Read More >
Delhi Air Quality update: In a big relief for Delhiites, air quality in the national capital witnessed a marginal improvement on Wednesday, with the average AQI jumping to 'very poor' category, even as a thick layer of smog persisted across the city. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 334 at 4 pm on Wednesday, compared to 354 on Tuesday. As per data from CPCB's Sameer app, 29 of Delhi's 39 active monitoring stat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Smog persisted across Delhi on Wednesday, with air quality falling in the 'very poor' category, slightly improving from a day before. The forecasts, meanwhile, predict the air quality to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in the coming days. It is likely to remain in either of the two categories over the next six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 334 at 4 pm on ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The toss for the fourth T20I between India and South Africa has been delayed due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The next inspection by the match officials will take place at 6:50 pm. "Toss in Lucknow has been delayed due to excessive fog. Next inspection at 6:50 PM," said an update from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their 'X' account. Earlier on Wednesday, the India Meteoro ...Read More >
IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today. Due to the adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected today as misty winter skies blanket North and Eas ...Read More >
The overall (AQI) was recorded at 328 around 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, but pollution levels remained firmly in the "very poor" category, with a thick layer of smog continuing in major parts of the national capital. The overall (AQI) was recorded at 328 around 8 am, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The improvement was marginal in comparison to Tuesday, when the AQI was re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi experienced a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday, aided by relatively strong surface winds, though pollution levels continued to remain in the 'very poor' category. Shallow fog was also observed across several parts of the city during the morning hours. According to official data, the national capital's average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 328 at 8 a.m., an improvement from 354 recorded at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Depa ...Read More >
Delhi News: Delhi saw a slight improvement on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 329. The weather remained calm, and the morning was mildly foggy, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). However, the fog did not significantly affect visibility early in the day, leading to fewer disruptions to flight operations. Some airlines have issued advisories, asking passengers to check their flight status before leaving home. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai began Wednesday on a cool and relatively crisp note, giving residents a fleeting taste of winter comfort. Clear skies and a noticeable drop in humidity offered early morning relief, but the pleasant conditions did not last long. As the day progressed, a thin blanket of smog settled over the city, reducing visibility and once again drawing attention to Mumbai's deepening air pollution problem. Despite favourable weather predictions, air quality quickly emerged as the city's primar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Wednesday morning, with an AQI of 328 as against 377 a day ago, even as smog blanketed the city. The air quality in the city at 9 am was in the 'very poor' category. Out of the 40 air quality monitoring stations recorded, 30 were in the 'very poor' category, with Bawana registering the poorest air quality of 376, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considere ...Read More >
Delhi schools are shifting to fully online classes for students up to Class V due to severe air pollution. This directive follows the invocation of Stage-IV of GRAP, with AQI levels reaching 'Severe+' in the capital. Neighbouring Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented similar measures for younger students. The Delhi government on Monday directed all schools in the capital to shift from hybrid learning to fully online classes for students up to Class V, citing a sharp deterioration in air quality ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Wednesday, with lightning likely at isolated places. Chennai is expected to witness cloudy skies through the day, with light to moderate rain possible in several parts of the city. The forecast comes in the wake of widespread rainfall recorded across several districts on Tuesday, which disrupted traffic and caused inconvenience to resident ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) New Delhi witnessed reduced visibility on Wednesday morning as shallow fog and mist enveloped parts of the city, according to official observations. Safdarjung recorded the lowest visibility of 900 metres in shallow fog at 6:30 am IST, while Palam reported 1,100 metres in mist at 7:00 am IST. Westerly winds blowing at 7-10 kmph helped prevent a sharper deterioration in visibility. Flight and road operations remained largely unaffected, though the India Meteorological De ...Read More >
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Delhi Air Pollution: The national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 329, placing it in the very poor category at 7 am on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Morning visuals showed a thick blanket of toxic smog enveloping roads, buildings and major traffic corridors across the city. While stronger winds and thinning fog led to a slight improvement in pollution levels, the air remained unsafe, particularly for children, the elderly and those w ...Read More >
IMD Delhi Weather Forecast: The national capital will experience shallow fog at many places and moderate fog at isolated places during morning hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its forecast. Delhi has been experiencing dense fog for the past few days as toxic smog has engulfed the city, disrupting flight operations. In the coming days, Delhi is likely to see shallow to moderate fog during morning hours. A dense layer of toxic smog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday in many areas ...Read More >
Northeastern India is currently braving a significant chill, as various locations in Assam experience a substantial drop in temperatures. A thick blanket of fog is forecasted to envelop Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram over the next day. Meanwhile, dry conditions are set to linger across seven northeastern states, with light to moderate fog likely in some areas. Guwahati: Mercury levels dropped noticeably across the northeast, with the biggest declines below normal in several pl ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly the coastal belt, received significant rainfall on Tuesday as the northeast monsoon continued to influence local weather conditions. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chennai, Parangipettai in Cuddalore district recorded the highest rainfall of 35 mm between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. In Chennai, Nungambakkam received 12.3 mm of rain, while Meenambakkam recorded 8.8 mm during the same period ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state capital woke up to the season's most dense fog on Tuesday as visibility dropped to nearly 30 metres in several areas, affecting early morning movement around the city. Residential colonies, open fields and major roads remained covered in thick fog, forcing vehicle users to switch on headlights.According to Meteorological Department, dense fog conditions are likely to persist till Friday, though visibility is expected to improve gradually after sunrise. Officials said visibilit ...Read More >
Bathinda: Very dense to dense foggy conditions prevailed in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Adampur in Punjab and Bhopal in MP reported the average lowest minimum temperature over the plains in the country at 4.8°C, with low visibility. Bathinda witnessed a drop of 1.2°C in the last 24 hours, recorded as 0.6°C less than normal. The lowest minimum temperature in Haryana was recorded at Hisar at 5.7°C, which is 2.4°C less than normal. Due to dense fog, visibility was recorded at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Delhi saw a marginal improvement in air quality on Tuesday as stronger winds and thinning fog pushed pollution levels out of the 'severe' category after three days, though they were still in the 'very poor' range. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 354 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Of the 39 active air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, only Mundka was in the 'severe' category with an AQI of 407, while 35 stat ...Read More >
New Delhi, 16 Dec (UNI) After waking up to a dense blanket of smog for several days as air pollution breached hazardous levels, Delhi residents got brief relief on Tuesday, with the city's air quality improving to the 'very poor' category. At 4 pm, Delhi's 24-hour rolling average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 354, a marked improvement from 427 on Monday and 461 on Sunday, the worst recorded so far this winter. Experts attributed the improvement to persistent surface winds that helped disper ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The twin cities of Odisha - Bhubaneswar and Cuttack - recorded a slight drop in the minimum temperature on Monday with the mercury dropping to 12.6°C each from 13.2°C and 13°C respectively, the previous day. Amid the prevailing dry weather conditions, 11 places in the state saw the minimum temperature plummet below 10°C in the last 24 hours. G Udayagiri, a hill station in Kandhamal district, was the coldest at 5°C, followed by Darigbadi and Phulbani, also in Kandhamal, at 6°C ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Dense fog may continue to envelop some places in Odisha for two more days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Tuesday. Warning has been issued for the districts of Sundargarh, Koraput and Kandhamal. The weather agency further stated that the minimum temperature is unlikely to witness any large change during the next 6-7 days. In the last 24 hours, Semiliguda in Koraput was the coldest place in the state at 5.2°C. The other places which recorded temperature belo ...Read More >
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Mumbai experienced a notably brisk start to the day on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature plunging to 16.9 degrees Celsius, sending a chill through the city accustomed to milder winter nights. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cool conditions are, however, set to be swiftly overtaken by significant daytime warmth, with the mercury expected to climb to a high of around 34 degrees Celsius by the afternoon. IMD has issued a dry weather alert for Mumbai, Thane ...Read More >
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