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Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' levels again despite rising mercury

Nineteen stations record poor air quality as overall AQI rises to 203; temperatures set to climb above normal and morning mist likely to persist over the coming week

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' levels again despite rising mercury
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

North India braces for warmer days as IMD predicts rise in temperatures

According to the latest IMD bulletin, both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to rise across large parts of the country, signalling a gradual seasonal transition

North India braces for warmer days as IMD predicts rise in temperatures
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:51 AM IST

Delhi AQI 'moderate'; GRAP stage-II curbs revoked as air quality improves

Light showers on Wednesday helped improve Delhi's air quality to moderate; CAQM lifts stage-II GRAP curbs as IMD forecasts AQI to stay in poor to moderate range over the next few days

Delhi AQI 'moderate'; GRAP stage-II curbs revoked as air quality improves
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:54 AM IST

Weather today: IMD forecast rain in North India, snowfall in hilly states

In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for rainfall and snowfall across several states and forecast changes in minimum temperatures

Weather today: IMD forecast rain in North India, snowfall in hilly states
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

CAQM revokes Grap II curbs in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves

The pollution monitoring body said Delhi's AQI has improved to 214 due to favourable weather and that forecasts indicated it was likely to remain in the poor to moderate category in the coming days

CAQM revokes Grap II curbs in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

Delhi wakes up to light rain, cloudy skies; air quality remains 'poor

Light rain and cloudy skies bring brief relief in Delhi-NCR, but air quality stays in the 'poor' category, with AQI at 227 and several areas recording elevated pollution levels

Delhi wakes up to light rain, cloudy skies; air quality remains 'poor
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

IMD forecasts temperature rise across India; Delhi receives light rain

IMD has forecast a rise in minimum temperatures across northwest and central India as winter recedes. Rain and snowfall may hit hill states, while Delhi is likely to see light rain and thunderstorms

IMD forecasts temperature rise across India; Delhi receives light rain
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

Rising mercury signals early seasonal shift; rain likely in several states

With temperatures climbing beyond seasonal norms, IMD forecasts contrasting weather - rain in northwest states, snow in the hills and humid, unsettled conditions along the southern coast

Rising mercury signals early seasonal shift; rain likely in several states
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Delhi records hottest day of year, maximum temperatures soars above normal

The national capital witnessed a significantly hot day on Monday, recording the hottest day of the year so far, with maximum temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms, while minimum temperatures remained near or below average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that the Safdarjung observatory, the city's base station, recorded a maximum temperature of 31.6 degrees Celsius, which is 7.2 degrees above normal. The station also noted a sharp 24-hour temperature change of 3.1 degrees, indicating a sudden warm spell affecting the region. Similarly, Ayanagar recorded a high of 30.4 degrees Celsius, marking a 7.1 degrees Celsius increase from the seasonal average. Other stations, including Lodi Road, recorded 29.2 degrees Celsius, which is 5.2 degrees higher, and Ridge recorded 28.4 degrees Celsius, which is 5.3 degrees Celsius higher, also reported above-normal daytime temperatures, the IMD said. According to IMD, the city saw the minimum temperature

Delhi records hottest day of year, maximum temperatures soars above normal
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Delhi AQI remains 'poor' amid hazy conditions; mercury to touch 30°C today

City records overall AQI of 218 with 24 stations in 'poor' category; IMD sees warmer days, clear skies and night-time mist, maximum temperature likely to reach 30 degrees Celsius today

Delhi AQI remains 'poor' amid hazy conditions; mercury to touch 30°C today
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:31 AM IST

IMD weather update: Rain, snow in hills; hot and humid weather along coast

IMD forecasts rain and snowfall in Himalayan states, possible thundershowers in north and central India, and hot, humid conditions along the west coast from February 16

IMD weather update: Rain, snow in hills; hot and humid weather along coast
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as smog persists amid rising temperatures

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday morning with AQI at 221, as smog persisted despite easing winter chill and rising minimum temperatures across the capital

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' as smog persists amid rising temperatures
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Delhi AQI slips into 'poor' category; IMD forecasts rising temperatures

Light haze envelops Delhi as overall AQI reaches 209 at 8 am; 26 monitoring stations record 'poor' air quality and 13 remain 'moderate' even as weather remains and temperatures rise

Delhi AQI slips into 'poor' category; IMD forecasts rising temperatures
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Weather today: Dry conditions to prevail as mercury climbs across India

Clear skies to prevail across regions; hot and humid spell likely along west coast, fog in hills and isolated thunderstorm in Arunachal Pradesh, says IMD forecast for February 14

Weather today: Dry conditions to prevail as mercury climbs across India
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' as mercury rises; AQI at 184

The capital recorded a gradual improvement in air quality, but 16 stations remained in the poor category despite the overall AQI slipping to 'moderate' levels

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' as mercury rises; AQI at 184
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Misty mornings, hot afternoons in plains; rain, snow forecast for hills

Morning mist persists in Delhi as afternoons turn warmer; western disturbances may trigger isolated snowfall in the Himalayas and raise chances of light rain over parts of the plains

Misty mornings, hot afternoons in plains; rain, snow forecast for hills
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises

Several stations report better readings compared to the previous day, yet Delhi's overall AQI stays 'poor' as misty mornings continue and maximum temperatures climb

Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains poor; IMD forecasts rise in minimum temperature

Delhi's overall AQI recorded at 295 in the poor category; IMD forecasts a rise in minimum temperature with mainly clear skies and misty conditions during morning hours in the national capital

Delhi air quality remains poor; IMD forecasts rise in minimum temperature
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens, 11 stations see 'very poor' levels

Delhi's air quality worsened to poor levels, with several hotspots reporting very poor AQI, even as the government cited a decline in the number of 'severe' air quality days this winter

Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens, 11 stations see 'very poor' levels
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Dry weather to persist in most of India; hilly regions brace for rain, snow

India will see largely dry conditions, with rainfall and snowfall limited to Himalayan regions as cold northerly winds return to the plains; dense fog to affect parts of the north and east

Dry weather to persist in most of India; hilly regions brace for rain, snow
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:01 AM IST