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January 24, 2025 11:46 AM

Fog disrupts flights and trains in Delhi, low visibility across northern India

Several flights and trains were delayed in the national capital on Friday due to foggy weather conditions. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 8.9°C at Palam and 9.8°C at Safdarjung, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ...

January 23, 2025 12:22 PM

New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people. The Hughes fire about 50 m...

January 23, 2025 9:49 AM

Delhi witnesses light rain amid poor air quality; flights delayed due to dense fog

Delhi woke up to light rain on Thursday morning, accompanied by 'poor' air quality and foggy conditions. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 262 at 6 a.m., indicating pollution levels that remain ...

January 22, 2025 9:26 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally...

January 21, 2025 8:11 PM

Landslide kills 16 in Indonesia’s central Java, official says

A landslide in Indonesia's Central Java city of Pekalongan killed 16 people and injured 10, an official at the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Tuesday. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in the area since Monday, agency spokespe...

January 20, 2025 9:53 AM

Delhi’s air quality plunges into ‘very poor’ category amid ongoing cold wave

The air quality in Delhi has deteriorated, reaching the higher end of the "very poor" category, as the city grapples with an ongoing cold wave. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 349 a...

January 17, 2025 10:37 AM

Delhi’s air quality improves, but dense fog causes travel delays

Delhi's air quality saw a significant improvement on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 294, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the national capital and surrounding areas continued to face dens...

January 16, 2025 10:25 PM

IMD issues orange alert for Prayagraj: rain and fog likely in Kumbh Mela area

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Prayagraj, where the Kumbh Mela is underway. The alert is in effect for January 16 and 17 due to expected rain and fog conditions. IMD Scientist Soma Sen Roy stated that the so...

January 16, 2025 11:00 AM

Los Angeles ‘Red Flag’ wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist

Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday, and that the threat of blazes remained. The National Weather ...

January 16, 2025 10:51 AM

YouTube and Google donate USD 15 million for Los Angeles wildfire relief

YouTube announced on Thursday that, in collaboration with its parent company Google, it is donating USD 15 million to support relief efforts and assist its creator community in the affected areas. The funds will be directed through Google.org to sev...

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