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381 mm rainfall in Delhi this month highest for July in 18 years: IMD

Monsoon may have arrived late in Delhi, but it is inundating the capital now. The city has recorded 381 mm rainfall so far this month, the highest for July since 2003 and the second-highest ever. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded 100 mm rainfall in just three hours on Tuesday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is also the maximum rainfall in 24 hours in the month of July in eight years. In 2013, Delhi had received 123.4mm rainfall on July 21. The capital has recorded 14 rainy days this month so far, despite the delayed arrival of the monsoon on July 13, 16 days behind schedule. The monsoon, the most-delayed in 19 years, is now drenching Delhi, flooding low-lying areas and causing long traffic snarls. According to IMD data, the Safdarjung Observatory has gauged 108 per cent excess rainfall so far 380.9 mm rainfall till July 27 against the normal of 183.5mm. Normally, Delhi records 210.6 mm ...

Delhi rains: Gates of Saket metro station closed due to waterlogging

The yellow line connects Samyapur Badli in north Delhi to HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon.

In a major relief, rain lashes parts of Delhi; IMD predicts more rainfall

In a relief to Delhiites from sultry weather conditions, several parts of the national capital received incessant rainfall on Tuesday morning

Delhi Metro services briefly delayed due to mild tremors: DMRC

A senior DMRC official said, there are protocols in place for such situations, and the delay happened on account of it.

Delhi Unlock: 16 additional metro gates to be operational from tomorrow

At Model Town, Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat stations, additional gates will be open only for entry.

Delhi University sets new record, prepares UG results within 30 days

This is the first time since its inception that the university has taken less than 30 days to prepare the results of undergraduate courses.

Gambhir presents report card of his work in East Delhi constituency

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Weekly flights between Kathmandu, New Delhi increased from 2 to 6: Report

The national flag carriers of Nepal and India have increased the number of weekly flights from two at present to six on the Kathmandu-Delhi route under air bubble arrangement between the two countries

Moderate rainfall expected to continue in Delhi for next 24 hours: IMD

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Delhi woke up to incessant overnight rains on Monday morning. It had received 70 mm rain till 8.30 am that caused waterlogging in several parts of the city. "Moderate rainfall at most places with isolated intense spells very likely over Delhi during next 24 hours," the IMD said. According to the IMD, a below 15 mm rainfall is considered "light", between 15 and 64.5 mm is "moderate", between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm is "heavy" and between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm is "very heavy", and above 204.4 mm is considered as "extremely heavy". The national capital received rain spells of varying intensity throughout the day. While Safdarjung received 38.4 mm rain from 8.30 am till 5.30 pm, Palam recorded 66.6 mm rain in the same duration. The weather department issued advisory suggesting "slippery roads and traffic ...

NHAI wants farmer strike at Delhi-Haryana border treated as force majeure

NHAI is of the view that the farmers' agitation led to stoppage of toll at the plazas.

Students not to be denied admission in govt schools for no TC: Sisodia

'It has been decided that no such student will be denied admission due to unavailability of TC,' Sisodia said at an online press conference.

Monsoon hits Delhi-NCR, covers entire nation after five-day delay

On Tuesday, several parts of the NCR received rainfall following which the IMD declared monsoon's arrival in Delhi

Since 1960, monsoon hit Delhi 33 times in July: Met Department

The rest of the time it reached the capital in June.

Delhi: Draft policy for 'dynamic parking norms' gets nod from DDA

The draft policy includes provision to factor in number and size of dwelling units instead of built-up area

Delhi riots: HC to hear ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain's bail plea in Aug

Hussain is seeking bail in two cases lodged by Delhi Police against him in connection with the Northeast Delhi riots of 2020.

Free power distribution: AAP's power-packed poll sop replicates Delhi model

The promises by AAP, trying to expand its powers beyond Delhi, are similar to those it had assured Delhiites.

Now, Delhiites to pay up to Rs 1 lakh for violating noise pollution norms

The DPCC has issued directions to all DMs, SDMs, Delhi Police, and traffic police for strict compliance of these rules.

SC says Facebook has to appear before Assembly panel in Delhi riots probe

This is in connection to the north-east Delhi riots last year.

Delhi's NO2 pollution increased by 125% in one year, finds study

The study analysed NO2 concentrations in India's eight most-populous state capitals.

Cabinet expansion: Ministerial probables meet Prime Minister Modi

Those meeting Modi included BJP's Narayan Rane, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Jyotiraditya Scindia