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Delhi records 'poor' AQI amid cold wave; dense fog reduces visibility

Delhi air quality: As the city remains under the grip of a cold wave, dense fog reduced visibility across various areas

Delhi records 'poor' AQI amid cold wave; dense fog reduces visibility
Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 8:14 AM IST

IMD celebrates 150 years: From humble beginnings to global weather leader

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. Born out of calamities -- a devastating cyclone in 1864 and monsoon failures in 1866 and 1871 -- the IMD, turning 150 on January 15, has transformed from a humble setup into a cutting-edge hub of weather science. "HF Blandford, the first Meteorological Reporter to the then Government of India, prepared the first rainfall map of the country (undivided India) using data from 77 rain gauges... The IMD has come a long way since its modest start," IMD Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra told PTI. According to its 2023 report, the IMD operates 39 Doppler Weather Radars, INSAT 3D/3DR satellites providing 15-minute cloud updates, and a robust network of 806 Automatic Weather Stations, 200 Agro-AWS, 5,896 rain monitoring stations, 83 lightning sensors and 63 Pilot Balloon Stations. The IMD's key ...

IMD celebrates 150 years: From humble beginnings to global weather leader
Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 6:42 PM IST

Climate change, extreme weather key challenges: DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Says 'weather management's technologies could evolve in next 50 years

Climate change, extreme weather key challenges: DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 12:11 AM IST

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 braces for rain as dense fog disrupts travel; coldwave to intensify
Updated On : 11 Jan 2025 | 10:44 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as severe cold wave grips Northern India

The IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog in the national capital

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as severe cold wave grips Northern India
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 8:36 AM IST

Delhi's air quality worsens; 'very poor' air, thick fog reduce visibility

Delhi International Airport issued advisories warning passengers of potential flight delays due to low visibility conditions

Delhi's air quality worsens; 'very poor' air, thick fog reduce visibility
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 8:06 AM IST

Delhi shivers on New Year's Day as frigid winds intensify cold wave

The Delhi Weather Centre has warned of worsening cold wave conditions from Wednesday, with wind speeds between 20 and 30 km/h likely to lower temperatures further

Delhi shivers on New Year's Day as frigid winds intensify cold wave
Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 7:41 AM IST

Delhi records wettest December day in 101 years; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

The heavy downpour of 41.2 milimetres (mm) in over 24 hours brought a sharp temperature drop and improved air quality in the national capital

Delhi records wettest December day in 101 years; IMD issues 'yellow' alert
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

Delhi shivers as rain, winds intensify winter chill; more showers likely

The rain, which started early on Thursday, has already made December 2024 one of the wettest in history, with total rainfall recorded at 42.8 mm, nearly five times the December average of 8.1 mm

Delhi shivers as rain, winds intensify winter chill; more showers likely
Updated On : 28 Dec 2024 | 7:39 AM IST

North India cold wave: Srinagar freezes at -7.3°C, dense fog blankets Delhi

Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh recorded the coldest temperature in the state, at minus 10.6 degrees Celsius

North India cold wave: Srinagar freezes at -7.3°C, dense fog blankets Delhi
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 8:13 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted

The stringent measures under the stage-IV of the Grap in Delhi were lifted on Tuesday, following an improvement in the AQI

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted
Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

Cold wave and fog disrupt life in North India, but winter tourism thrives

Despite train delays due to severe weather conditions, the snow-covered mountains have drawn large crowds of tourists eager to celebrate Christmas and New Year

Cold wave and fog disrupt life in North India, but winter tourism thrives
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 10:23 AM IST

IMD weather today: Moderate rain in Delhi NCR, orange alert in other states

The IMD has issued an orange alert indicating severe rainfall in several north Indian states. Delhi, NCR on Monday get light rainfall as a thick layer of fog surrounded the national capital

IMD weather today: Moderate rain in Delhi NCR, orange alert in other states
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Cold wave to grip parts of north Karnataka for next 3 days, warns IMD

Cold wave conditions are likely to persist over Bidar, Vijayapura, and Kalaburagi districts of Karnataka, with temperatures expected to be 2-4 degrees celsius "below normal" in the remaining districts of North Interior Karnataka for the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Dry weather is forecast to continue across the state between December 18-22. According to the IMD, cold wave conditions are expected over Bidar, Vijayapura, and Kalaburagi districts. In the remaining districts of North Interior Karnataka, temperatures will be 2-4 degrees Celsius below normal. Isolated places in interior Karnataka may experience shallow fog/mist until December 20. For December 23-24, the IMD has predicted "light rain" at isolated places over Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Ramanagara, Chamarajanagara, and Mysuru districts. During this period, dry weather is expected to persist over Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, and t

Cold wave to grip parts of north Karnataka for next 3 days, warns IMD
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 8:07 PM IST

IMD weather today: Dense fog in Delhi-NCR, rain in Puducherry and more

The IMD has issued a dense fog alert over Delhi-NCR, UP, and neighbouring areas for the next 2 days. The department also warned of heavy rainfall in parts of southern India

IMD weather today: Dense fog in Delhi-NCR, rain in Puducherry and more
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Severe cold wave grips Delhi as temperature drops to 3.2 degrees Celsius

IMD reported Delhi's minimum temperature at 3.2 degrees Celsius amid severe cold wave conditions; on Thursday, Delhi recorded its coldest December day in three years at 4.5 degrees Celsius

Severe cold wave grips Delhi as temperature drops to 3.2 degrees Celsius
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 9:22 AM IST

Delhi hits season's coldest morning at 4.5 degrees Celsius amid cold wave

Delhi cold wave: The IMD has predicted a further dip, stating that the temperature in the national capital could touch 4 degrees Celsius later on Thursday

Delhi hits season's coldest morning at 4.5 degrees Celsius amid cold wave
Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 1:46 PM IST

Weather update: Delhi records coldest morning, temp drops below normal

The national capital recorded a significant dip in temperatures on Wednesday as the mercury fell to about 4.9 degrees Celsius

Weather update: Delhi records coldest morning, temp drops below normal
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Weather forecast 2024: Heavy rainfall in South India, snowfall in North

As per the IMD, cold wave is likely to prevail over North India like Jammu & Kashmir and West Uttar Pradesh on Dec 10 and 11, meanwhile, heavy rain also predicted in Southern India from Dec 10 to 13

Weather forecast 2024: Heavy rainfall in South India, snowfall in North
Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 2:35 PM IST

Cold wave to hit Delhi, North India this week; IMD forecasts fog & rain

Delhi is set to experience cold wave this week, with temperatures dropping to 6 degrees Celsius by Dec 10. The Meteorological Dept forecasts fog, light rain, and cold conditions across NCR till Dec 14

Cold wave to hit Delhi, North India this week; IMD forecasts fog & rain
Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 12:43 PM IST