Even as summer heat arrives early in Delhi, pollution stays high with AQI in 'poor' range. Experts warn prolonged exposure may affect children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues
Overall AQI at 208 with 25 stations in 'poor' category; warm night and cloudy skies push minimum temperature well above normal across the capital
AQI crossed 200 in Delhi after three days of 'moderate' air quality as IMD data showed the city recorded its hottest first week of March day in 50 years
Overall AQI climbs to 227 with most monitoring stations in poor category; Mundka records 'very poor' air quality despite clear skies and warm conditions
Temperatures soar above normal across many states, with central India remaining over 30 degrees Celsius. However, a western disturbance may bring light rain and snowfall to parts of western Himalayas
Overall air quality index stands at 151 with most monitoring stations in moderate category; clear skies and warm conditions expected across the national capital
IMD forecasts sharp rise in temperature across plains with mercury up to 6 degrees Celsius above normal in northwest India; rain, snowfall and thunderstorms likely in Himalayan states this week
Weather conditions in the capital are turning warmer. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph in Delhi
Delhi recorded a warm day on Tuesday with a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees Celsius above normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 15.6 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees Celsius above normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Holi (Wednesday), the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be around 16.0 degrees Celsius. If the mercury reaches 33 degrees Celsius, it could make Holi the hottest day of the year. The IMD has forecast a mainly clear sky for tomorrow, with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph, occasionally gusting to 35 kmph during the day. Station-wise, Safdarjung recorded a maximum of 31.5 degrees Celsius (4.1 degrees Celsius above normal), Palam 29.4 degrees Celsius (2.4 degrees Celsius above normal), Lodi Road 31.4 degrees Celsius (4.4 degrees Celsius above normal), Ridge 31.5 degrees Celsius (3.5 degrees Celsius above normal), and Ayanagar 31.6 degrees Celsius
Out of the 44 stations, 27 record 'poor' air quality while Punjabi Bagh turns severe at 368; IMD forecasts stronger surface winds that may help disperse pollutants and ease pollution levels
Overall AQI in the national capital was 176, with 35 stations in the 'moderate' category; IMD forecasts strong surface winds and clear skies to further improve air quality
Air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category on Sunday as the mercury rose, with Delhi recording its hottest February day in three years on Saturday
Air quality in the national capital deteriorated again on Saturday while the maximum temperature continued to remain above 30 degrees Celsius- higher than the seasonal average
Light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms expected over northeast India, Kerala, and Bengal till March 1; temperatures likely to rise gradually in northwest, central India, and Maharashtra
Majority of the city's monitoring stations report 'moderate' air, but some areas such as Anand Vihar remain polluted; temperatures likely to stay above normal with partly cloudy skies today
Air quality shows marginal improvement across Delhi, with 21 stations in the poor category; IMD forecasts clear skies, rising temperatures and no rainfall over the next seven days
Majority of monitoring stations in the city record 'poor' AQI levels as Anand Vihar remains worst hit at 342; maximum temperature likely to touch 31 degrees Celsius
Monitoring stations like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur, record AQI above 300 even as clear skies and moderate winds prevail across the national capital
IMD forecasts rain with lightning and gusty winds over eastern and central states, dense fog in Punjab, snowfall in western Himalayas and a gradual rise in maximum temperatures over northwest India
The weather department's latest bulletin indicates that both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in the coming days