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December 13, 2024 1:37 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 rep...

December 12, 2024 11:07 AM

Delhi experiences coldest morning of the season as temperature drops to 4.5°C

Delhi witnessed a cold Thursday morning as minimum temperatures dropped to 4.5°C, with maximum temperatures peaking at 23°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Residents woke to a thin layer of fog enveloping the city, adding t...

December 11, 2024 3:00 PM

More than 50% chance of La Nina in coming months, WMO says

There is more than a 50% chance of La Niña developing in the next three months, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, but if it does it will be relatively weak and short-lived. The La Niña pattern involves the cooling ...

December 11, 2024 1:40 PM

Delhi feels the winter chill as temperature dips to 4.9 degrees Celsius

Delhi woke up to the coldest December morning of the season on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.9 degree Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the minimum temperature was recorded 4.9 degree Celsius in...

December 10, 2024 9:52 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’ with AQI at 224

The air quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'poor' category on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 224 at 8 am in Delhi. Some areas reported varying levels o...

December 9, 2024 10:31 AM

2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, European Union scientists said on Monday. The data from the EU's Copernicus Climate C...

December 8, 2024 6:18 PM

Rain likely in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR; cold wave to follow from Dec 9: IMD

A western disturbance over central Pakistan and its surrounding areas is expected to bring light to isolated rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR over the next two days, starting Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ...

December 7, 2024 12:01 PM

Cyclone Fengal: Centre to assess damage in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

A central inter-ministerial team has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The team’s visit follows an initial report from the Tamil Nadu government, which estimates a relief requirem...

December 6, 2024 10:34 PM

Centre approves ₹944.80 crore aid for Tamil Nadu following Cyclone Fengal devastation

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned ₹944.80 crore as central assistance for Tamil Nadu from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support those affected by Cyclone Fengal. The announcement, made on Friday, comes less than a week ...

December 5, 2024 7:12 PM

Supreme Court agrees to relax GRAP-IV restrictions

Taking note of improving Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi and adjoining areas, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to relax the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions to GRAP...

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