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Flight from Muscat diverted due to unfavourable weather in Delhi
A Delhi-bound Oman Air flight WY-241 from Muscat was diverted to Lucknow on Monday morning due to unfavourable weather at the Delhi airport.The national capital woke up to a light downpour on Monday morning, with the temperature dipping to 24 degree Celsius.The Indian Meteorological Department had predicted thunderstorm for Monday, accompanied with gusty winds. As per the forecast, similar weather will continue for the next two days.
Thunderstorm, light rain bring down temperature in Delhi
Thunderstorm, accompanied with light rain, occurred in Delhi this morning, bringing down the temperature. However, it caused inconvenience to officer-goers as traffic was heavy on many roads in the city. The thunderstorm was preceded by a dust storm that dimmed visibility. The wind speed was 12 knots. Safdarjung weather station recorded 2.2 mm of rainfall, said a MeT department officer. According to MeT department forecast, the day will be overcast with light rain expected later on. The minimum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, the officer said. Relative humidity was 66 per cent at 8.30 AM. Due to rain, waterlogging was reported by Delhi Traffic Police on some roads. Traffic was heavy near RTR T-Point, Munirka, and Gurugram Road-Pared Road (GGR-PDR) due to waterlogging, Delhi Traffic Police tweeted. The minimum temperature yesterday settled at 23 degrees Celsius, while the maximum touched 36.3 degrees Celsius.
Rainy Monday morning in Delhi
It was a rainy Monday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 20.2 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.
Rains lash Chandigarh, nearby areas
Chandigarh and its nearby areas in Punjab and Haryana were lashed by rains on Monday morning with the morning temperature dropping by about two degrees, the weather office said.
Light rain breaks Delhi's dry spell
Delhi woke up to a light downpour on Monday morning, with the temperature dipping to 24 degree Celsius.The Indian Meteorological Department had predicted thunderstorm for Monday, accompanied with gusty winds. As per the forecast, similar weather will continue for the next two days.The effect of Sunday's rainfall in Srinagar was visible in the national capital.Delhi witnessed its first storm of the season on Friday that gave way to a light drizzle, much to the relief of the people. Dusty winds with the speed of 81 kms per hour swept over the city.However, soaring temperatures were back to trouble the city the next day.
Rains lash Kashmir, more expected over next 3 days
Rains lashed Kashmir today bringing down the maximum temperature across the Valley with the MeT office forecasting the wet spell to continue over the few next days. Most parts of Kashmir, including summer capital Srinagar, received rains today, an official of the meteorological office here said. He said the downpour brought down the maximum temperature by several degrees across Kashmir with Kupwara in the north registering a drop of about nine degrees. Kupwara recorded a maximum temperature of 16.4 degrees Celsius against yesterday's 25.6 degrees Celsius, the official said. He said Srinagar recorded a high of 20 degrees Celsius, compared to 26 degrees yesterday. The weatherman has forecast more rains over the Valley over the next three days. There is a possibility of fairly widespread to widespread rain or snow or thundershowers over the state, the official said. The wet spell has come as good news for the people, who were experiencing above normal maximum temperatures, and also ...
Hot day in Delhi; max temp at 36.3 deg C
It was a hot day in the national capital today with the maximum temperature settling at 36.3 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average. The minimum temperature settled at 23 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, said an official from the MeT Department here. The humidity oscillated between 69 and 36 per cent and the sky remained mainly clear. The MeT office has predicted partly cloudy sky for tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 37 and 23 degrees respectively," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 19 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature settled at 36.6 degrees Celsius.
Showers may greet you in Himachal
If you are heading to the hills of Himachal Pradesh this week, showers may greet you, the Met office said on Sunday.
Following are the combined weather
Following are the combined weather summaryof Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbhaissuedby NagpurRegional Meterological Centre here today. Summary:Thunderstorm occurred at few places over Chhatisgarhand at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. Lightrainfall occurred at a few places over Chhatisgarh and at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. Maximum temperatures fell appereciably over Chhattisgarh andno large change Madhya Pradeshand Vidarbha. Minimum temperatures appereciably fell over East Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. No large change in minimum temperatures over West Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. Maximum temperatureswerenormal over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh. Minimum temperatureswerebelow normal over Chhatttisgarh and normal over Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. Akola and Khargone recorded the highest maximum temperatureof 41.4 degrees Celsius andMandla recorded the lowest minimumtemperature of 17.8 degrees Celsius. Chief ...
Intermittent rain, storm in several parts of HP; temp slide
Intermittent rain and storm lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh while high altitude tribal areas received mild snowfall causing fall in temperatures. The day temperatures dropped by two to five degrees to stay at 35.2 degrees Celsius at Una in lower hills while Sundernagar and Bhuntar recorded a high of 29.6 degrees Celsius and 29.5 degrees Celsius respectively, the local Meteorological (MeT) said. This was followed by Nahan 29.1 degrees Celsius, Palampur 27 degrees Celsius, Dharamsala 25.4 degrees Celsius, Solan 24.5 degrees Celsius, Manali 19.8 degrees Celsius, Kalpa 19.0 degrees Celsius, and Shimla 18.5 degrees Celsius, the MeT said. Keylong in tribal Lahaul and Spiti recorded minimum temperature at 2.7 degrees Celsius while mercury dipped to 4.0 degrees Celsius and 5.0 degrees Celsius at Manali and Kalpa. Dharamsala and Bhuntar recorded a minimum temperature of 10.0 degrees Celsius and 11 degrees Cesius, followed by Shimla 11.7 degrees Celsius, and Sundernagar 12.5 degrees ...
Severe weather forecast April 7-11: IMD
The IMD has warned of severe weather conditions for five days starting Saturday. Heavy rains in Meghalaya and thunderstorms with squall and hail are forecast in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
Warning (valid upto 0830 hrs IST of
Warning (valid upto 0830 hrs IST of next day): Day 1 (7th Apr.): Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail very likely at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and Uttarakhand. Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland-Manipur-Mizoram-Tripura and Gangetic West Bengal. Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds and lightening very likely at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds very likely at isolated places over south Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema and interior Karnataka. Day 2 (8th Apr.): Thunderstorm accompanied with squall very likely at isolated places over Assam and Meghalaya and Nagaland- Manipur-Mizoram-Tripura. Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds and lightening very likely at isolated places over Madhya ...
Partly cloudy Saturday in Delhi, chances of rain
It was a partly cloudy Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 19 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average, the weather office said.
Dust storm throws life out of gear in Delhi
Normal life was thrown out of gear on Friday evening as dust-laden storm blew across Delhi, followed by drizzle that brought down the temperature.
Light rains, strong winds occur at some places in HP
Light rains occurred at some places in Himachal Pradesh today even as the weather remained dry in the region with strong winds lashing the surrounding areas in the state. Gaggal recorded 19 mm rains, followed by Nehri 10 mm, Jogindernagar 9 mm, Manali and Jhungi 7 mm, Dharamshala 5 mm and Dalhousie 4 mm. Una was the hottest during the day with a high of 36. degrees Celsius, while Sundernagar and Nahan recorded maximum temperatures at 30.9 degrees Celsius and 30.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Bhuntar 29.8 degrees Celsius, Solan 27.7 degrees Celsius, Palampur 27 degrees Celsius, the local Meteorological (MeT) said. Dharamsala 26.2 degrees Celsius, Shimla 22.6 degrees Celsius, Manali 17.4 degrees Celsius, Keylong 17.1 degrees Celsius and Kalpa 16.8 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperatures rose marginally and Keylong was coldest at night, while a low of 2.7 degrees Celsius,Kalpa and Manali recorded minimum temperatures at 5.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Dharamsala at 10.2 degrees ...
Cloudy morning in Delhi, possibility of light rains
Residents of the national capital today woke up to a partly cloudy morning, with the minimum temperature settling at 22.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. The weatherman has predicted light rains in some areas in the city later in the day. The humidity level recorded at 8.30 am was 55 per cent, according to the Meteorological department. "The skies will remain partly cloudy and there is a possibility of light rains in some areas today," an official of the department said. The official said that the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius. Yesterday, the minimum temperature settled at 23.2 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature recorded was 37.6 degrees Celsius.
Pleasant morning in Delhi, may rain
It was a pleasant Friday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 22.5 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average, the weather office said.
Panel set up for weather-based fruit crop insurance scheme
A 17-member state-level technical committee for restructured weather-based fruit crop insurance scheme has been constituted by the Maharashtra government. The committee will study the fruit crops which are affected by changes in the weather, and the resultant economic loss. It will submit its report through the agricultural commissioner within one and a half months, a press release said. The Regional Director of Horticulture Department will head the committee.
Hot day in Delhi; max temp at 37.6 deg C
It was a hot day in the national capital today with the maximum temperature settling at 37.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. The minimum temperature settled at 23.2 degrees Celsius, five notches above the normal, said a Meteorological Department official. The humidity oscillated between 78 and 27 per cent. The Met office has forecast overcast skies along with a likelihood of light rain and drizzle in some areas for tomorrow. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 38 and 23 degrees respectively," the weatherman said. Yesterday, the maximum temperature settled at 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 23 degrees Celsius.
Mercury registers considerable rise in Delhi
Mercury registered a considerable rise in the national capital this morning with the minimum temperature settling at 23.2 degrees Celsius, five notches above the normal. The relative humidity was registered at 67 per cent, further adding to the discomfort of people. "The minimum temperature recorded was 23.2 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to be 39 degrees Celsius," a MeT official said today. While Safdarjung Observatory's reading is considered the official one for the city, minimum temperatures recorded at other weather stations were -- Palam (24 degrees Celsius), Ridge (23.3), Ayanagar (23.2) and Lodhi Road (22.7). The weatherman forecast partly cloudy skies. The mercury had maintained an upward trend in the city yesterday with the maximum temperature recorded at 39 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's average. The minimum temperature had settled at 23 degrees Celsius, four notches above the normal.