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Delhi-NCR air pollution today: Delhi's air turns hazardous, check updates

Delhi AQI remains in the very poor category. Low wind speed and continuous stubble burning are the key reasons behind poor air quality

Delhi records maximum temp of 34.6 deg C, very light rain likely on Monday

Delhi on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, while its air quality remained in the 'poor' category. The minimum temperature in the city settled at 21.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has forecast partly cloudy sky with a possibility of very light rain or thundershowers in the national capital on Monday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius respectively. Delhi's 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) read 228 at 7 pm, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', 401-500 'severe' and above 500 'severe plus'.

Delhi air in 'poor' zone on Saturday, min temp 2 notches above normal

The minimum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 21.4 degree Celsius, two notches above the season's average, officials said. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 260, in the 'poor' category, around 8 am. The IMD has predicted a mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards afternoon or evening. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 36 degrees Celsius. The humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 83 per cent. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Nanoparticle emissions from vehicles in Delhi pose health risks: Study

Delhi has been experiencing hazardous levels of nanoparticles in urban air, especially in the roadside environment, directly related to vehicular engine exhaust, raising pubic health concerns, according to a study. Nanoparticles are minuscule particles, often measuring between 10 to 1000 nanometers (nm) in diameter, making them invisible to the naked eye. These particles are more dangerous to human health due to their much smaller size compared to PM 2.5 or PM 10. Being 600 times smaller than a human hair, they can penetrate deep into our lungs, bloodstream, and even the brain. The study, published in the journal Urban Climate, was conducted on Bawana Road in northwest Delhi, connecting Delhi to Rohtak in Haryana. The monitoring location is surrounded by educational institutions, households, and commercial areas where the dominant source of pollution is vehicular, the researchers said. Other sources include biomass burning, fuel used for residential heating in winter, and firework

Rain lowers temperature, Delhi records first 'good' air quality of the year

The weather forecast predicts generally cloudy skies with the possibility of light rain or drizzle in a few places on Monday, with temperatures ranging from 32°C to 24°C

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, city logs minimum temperature of 25.4 degrees

Delhi on Saturday received a fresh spell of rainfall bringing some respite from the humid weather in the city and the minimum temperature settled at 25.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department. However, the maximum temperature settled at 35.6 degree Celsius, one notch above the season's average, it said. Rains caused waterlogging, affecting traffic movement in several parts of Delhi, including Firni Road in Najafgarh, Bahardurgarh Road, Patparganj, Vasant Kunj, Mundka and Badarpur. The city recorded 13 mm rainfall till 8.30 am, the IMD said. It has predicted generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle on Sunday. It said the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 36 and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively. The humidity oscillated between 96 per cent and 65 per cent. According to Central Pollution Control Board data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood in the 'moderate' category with a reading of 118 at 6 pm. An

IMD Weather Today (Aug 11): Heavy rainfall prediction in these states

IMD is estimating moderate and scattered rains to likely occur in different states for the next five days, with decreased rains in few other regions

Torrential rains will occur in many states for next four days, IMD warns

The Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that till August 3, heavy rains could occur in many states. Orange alerts have been issued in many regions

Delhi wakes up to heavy rainfall; severe waterlogging followed by jams

Delhi NCR experienced heavy rainfall Wednesday morning causing waterlogging and severe traffic jams on the roads. The Yamuna level is flowing just below the danger mark

Roads waterlogged, schools shut as Delhi-NCR wakes up to a rainy Wednesday

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for most of Delhi-NCR, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall and heavy thunderstorms

Yamuna River reaches record high: Here's how to check water levels online

The water level at the Old Delhi Railway Bridge has surged to 208.65 meters, surpassing the danger mark by 3.32 meters

Rs 200 cr business affected due to rains flooding in Delhi, say traders

An estimated Rs 200 crore worth of business has been affected due to rains and flooding in parts of the national capital, a traders' body said on Thursday. While appealing to traders to suspend movement of goods from other cities for next few days in view of the rising water level of the Yamuna river, the Chamber of Trade and Industry said that the markets of Old Delhi, Kashmiri Gate, Mori Gate, Monestry Market, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Bhagirath Place, Lajpat Rai Market, Kinari Bazar , Fatehpuri, Khari Baoli, Naya Bazar have been affected. We appeal to the traders and market associations of old Delhi to halt movement of goods from outside in the next few days, Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) chairman Brijesh Goyal said. Kashmiri Gate Market President Vinay Narang said that there is a possibility of a loss of more than Rs 50 crore due to 3-4 days of rain, whereas CTI estimated that a business of about Rs 200 crores have been affected due to rains. "The rising water level in

MCD schools to be closed till Jul 16 as Delhi faces flood-like situation

All Municipal Corporation of Delhi-run schools will be closed till July 16 in view of the flood-like situation in the national capital, the civic body said on Thursday. This comes in accordance with the directions issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, officials said. All schools aided, recognised and run by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will remain closed till July 16, a senior official said. The civic body also issued an order on the closure on Thursday. The MCD on Wednesday said 10 schools in low-lying areas of its Civil Lines zone and seven in the Shahadra area would be closed on July 13 due to the flood-like situation. Earlier in the day, Directorate of Education officials said all government and private schools in Delhi will remain closed till July 16 in view of the rising water level in the Yamuna. Roads turned into rivers and water gushed into houses, medical facilities, crematoriums and shelter homes, impairing normal life and causing immense hards

Parts of Delhi get rain, IMD predicts more likely in next few days

Parts of Delhi saw a fresh spell of rain on Tuesday with the Met office predicting cloudy weather and occasional showers over the next six to seven days. Officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport said three flights were diverted -- two to Amritsar and one to Lucknow -- due to the bad weather. More rainfall is expected in the city on Tuesday night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year, and a minimum temperature of 29.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning moderate rain could flood low-lying areas and disrupt the flow of traffic on key roads on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature is likely to hover between 33 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, cloudy weather and intermittent showers are predicted over the next six to seven days. Delhi reco

Parts of Delhi witnesses light rain, brings relief from scorching heat

The IMD predicted mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of very light rain and drizzle in Delhi for Monday (June 19)

Delhi's max temp settles at 41.8 degree celsius, two notches above normal

Delhi on Saturday recorded a maximum temperature of 41.8 degree Celsius, two notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said. The minimum temperature settled one notch below normal at 26.7 degrees Celsius, it added. For Sunday, the weather office has predicted strong surface winds during the day time. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 43 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively. The relative humidity oscillated between 38 and 49 per cent, the Met office said. At 7 pm, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the 'moderate' category with a reading of 140, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

With record rainfall of 184.3 mm pre-season, Delhi gets cool start to June

June started on a cooler note in Delhi with overcast skies and the after-effect of rains over the last few days. The capital's primary weather station, Safdarjung Observatory, recorded a minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, six notches below normal. Generally cloudy skies, light rain and gusty winds are predicted during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Delhi recorded its coolest May in 36 years with excess rainfall bringing the average maximum temperature down to 36.8 degrees Celsius this time, according to the IMD. Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the regional forecasting centre of IMD, said Delhi had recorded an average maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius in May 1987. "The average maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius in May this year is the lowest since then," he said. Delhi recorded maximum temperatures above the 40-degree mark for just nine days in Ma

Delhi records 'coolest' May in 36 years as excess rainfall drops mercury

According to IMD, only nine days in May saw maximum temperatures in Delhi exceed 40 degrees, with two days of heatwave conditions impacting specific areas of the national capital

Rainfall expected in Delhi, heatwave unlikely to return this week: IMD

Rainfall is expected in Delhi as clouds have surrounded the city. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Forecasting Centre predicts partly cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall

IMD warns of storms across Delhi-NCR for upcoming days, issues yellow alert

IMD on Saturday issued an orange alert for Haryana, North-East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in Delhi for the next 3-4 days