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Himalayan winds to bring chill back to Delhi; IMD forecasts weekend rain

The dip in morning and night temperatures in Delhi-NCR is largely attributed to northwesterly winds coming from the Himalayas

Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a thin layer of fog on Wednesday, indicating a gradual shift in weather conditions

Delhi sees light fog; IMD predicts rain, temperature drop for coming weeks

The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is anticipated to remain at 24 degrees Celsius, with light fog conditions predicted for today

Foggy weather delays flights, trains in Delhi, Kolkata; cold wave persists

The IMD has predicted foggy weather and a slight drop in temperatures in Delhi over the next three to four days

'Unseasonably warm' Delhi faces flight & train delays due to morning fog

Delhi is experiencing an unusual weather pattern this January, with temperatures higher than usual, alongside dense fog and poor air quality

Dense fog, rain, and moderate temperatures expected in Delhi this week

The IMD has forecast moderate fog in Delhi, with weather changes expected midweek

Delhi records warmest January Sunday in six years; IMD rules out cold wave

Delhi weather: Sunday's high of 26.1 degrees Celsius reminded people of January's previous six-year peak of 28.7 degrees Celsius, recorded on January 21, 2019

Dense fog, intense cold wave grip Delhi; flights, trains face delays

IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in Delhi, minimum temperature is expected to drop to 10 degrees Celsius today

Delhi's maximum temperature notch above normal at 27.7 degrees Celsius

Delhi's maximum temperature settled a notch above normal at 27.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the IMD said. A thick blanket of fog had covered parts of outer Delhi in the morning, significantly reducing visibility and delaying at least 47 trains. The city had recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius, 2.6 notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Met has forecast dense fog on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 21 and 10 degrees Celsius, respectively. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was in the 'poor' category with a reading of 263 at 7 pm. An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.

Frigid winds intensify cold wave in Delhi, dense fog reduces visibility

Delhi weather: Cold wave continues to grip Delhi-NCR, accompanied by icy winds from northern snow-covered regions

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR delays over 100 flights, cold wave intensifies

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of dense to very dense fog affecting not only airports but also highways and railway routes

Overnight rain clears dense fog but intensifies winter chill in Delhi-NCR

The IMD forecasts colder days ahead, with Friday likely to bring even sharper temperature drops, intensifying the winter chill across the region

Delhi on 'orange' alert today, light rain predicted in coming days

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of very dense fog and smog

Dense fog blankets Delhi; flights, trains delayed as cold wave intensifies

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog conditions in Delhi

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Cold wave grips Delhi, dense fog impacts travel; IMD warns of rain

The IMD has warned of light rain in the national capital, with thunderstorms and hail expected later in the day

Light rain in Delhi as city records low of 7.7 degrees Celsius: IMD

Light rain was witnessed in parts of Delhi on Saturday evening as the city recorded a low of 7.7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department. Forty-five trains were delayed as a thick layer of fog engulfed the city in the morning, reducing visibility which impacted train operations, officials said. The maximum temperature settled as 17 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, the IMD said. Parts of the national capital, including the Central Delhi area, received light rain. According to the weather department, Safdarjung observed minimum visibility of 50 metre from 12.30 am to 1.30 am which improved thereafter becoming 200 metre and continues to remain so 7.30 am. The minimum temperature settled at 7.7 degree Celsius, normal during the season, the IMD said. The humidity was 100 per cent during the day. The weather department has predicted generally cloudy sky with light rain on Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to set

474 homeless people died due to winter exposure in Delhi, claims NGO

An NGO on Saturday claimed that at least 474 homeless people in Delhi have died due to "winter exposure" between November 15, 2024, and January 10, 2025. The claim made by Centre for Holistic Development (CHD), an NGO working for the welfare of homeless, however, has no official confirmation. In a letter addressed to Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra and Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) Chief Executive Officer Ravi Dhawan, CHD cited police statistics, indicating that an alarming 80 per cent of "unidentified dead bodies" in the city are believed of homeless individuals. "Between November 15 2024 to January 10, 2025, 474 homeless people died in Delhi due to the 'winter exposure' and unavailability of essential protective measures such as warm clothing, blankets, or adequate shelter," the NGO claimed. CHD also highlighted that people living on the streets face numerous health challenges, including respiratory infections, skin ailments, arthritis flare-ups, and deterioratin

Delhi braces for rain as dense fog disrupts travel; coldwave to intensify

Despite the chilly nights, daytime temperatures are predicted to remain stable, offering brief respite from the biting cold

Delhi continues to breathe 'severe' air; weekend rain likely to improve AQI

Amid the sharp deterioration in air quality due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality reinstated Stage 3 anti-pollution measures