delhi weather Archives

December 17, 2024 10:00 AM

Delhi AQI over 400 triggers GRAP IV emergency measures

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, with the air quality index (AQI) exceeding 400 and entering the 'severe' category, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). At 7 AM on Tuesday, Delhi's AQI was recorded at 421. ...

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 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). ...

June 2, 2024 11:48 AM

Weather office predicts light-intensity rain in Delhi, surrounding areas

The Delhi High Court recently took judicial notice of the highest temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius ever recorded in Delhi. It warned, "It is not far to see the day when this city may be only a barren dessert if the present generation continues an ...

January 1, 2024 12:34 PM

Delhi records mild New Year’s morning at 10.1°C, dense fog blankets northern region

The national capital recorded a temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius on New Year’s morning, three notches above the season's average. The India Meteorological Department reported a visibility of 700 meters at Safdarjung and 1,200 meters at Palam du...

December 15, 2023 3:15 PM

Chill descends as temperatures plummet below 11°C across northwest India

As winter tightens its grip on several regions of India, including Delhi, the latest update from the India Meteorological Department indicates a drop in temperatures below 11°C across the plains of northwest India. Amritsar experienced a minimum tem...

December 2, 2023 7:06 PM

18 Delhi-bound flights diverted due to low visibility, bad weather

At least 18 Delhi-bound flights were diverted, while many others were delayed on Saturday due to low visibility and bad weather at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, said airport sources. According to airport sources, the 18 flights ...

September 15, 2023 10:42 AM

Delhi-NCR experiences rain with strong winds, pleasant weather prevails

In a major respite from heat, Delhi-NCR witnessed pleasant weather today, with light rain and brisk winds in the morning. The Indian Metrological Department has forecasted light to moderate rain till Saturday. According to an official from the India...