The air quality in Delhi has turned toxic and hazardous again and it has been plummeting ever since Diwali. A thick layer of smog has engulfed the national capital and its surrounding regions, making it difficult for citizens to breathe. Experts have advised residents to limit their outdoor activities and have also prescribed masks and use of air purifiers. Aam Aadmi Party-led government has initiated various anti-pollution measures to combat the ongoing pollution crisis, including the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign and deployment of anti-smog guns in areas that are worst hit. While the opposition blamed poor management on...
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Strong surface winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph during thunderstorms are also expected
Residents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 7:19 AM ISTResidents can expect relief from the heat between May 5 and 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures on the forecast
Updated On : 04 May 2025 | 8:15 AM ISTDelhi braces for more rainfall as IMD has issued a yellow alert for the National Capital Region (NCR), forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on May 3
Updated On : 03 May 2025 | 10:52 AM ISTResidents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with thunderstorms, rainfall and a dip in maximum temperatures forecast
The weather department has put a yellow alert in place for May 8, and has urged the public to take necessary precautions for safety
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 132 at 7 am, compared to 120 at the same time a day earlier
Apart from reducing pollution levels in the city, Delhi's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 is also expected to create up to 20,000 jobs
Delhi-NCR weather: Early on Friday morning, Delhi was hit by severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. In the meantime, Delhi ncr is under a severe alert issued by the IMD
A generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds, is expected on May 2 and May 3
Air quality in the national capital improved and moved to the 'moderate' category on Wednesday. It was recorded at 191 as compared to 238 at the same time, a day earlier
Ground-level ozone breached safe limits daily across Delhi-NCR this summer, exposing millions to serious respiratory risks and worsening the city's air quality
The air quality remains in the 'poor' category in Delhi-NCR and was recorded at 238 in the national capital at 8 am today. In Gurugram the AQI worsened to 295 on April 28
Light rain is predicted for the national capital on April 29, bringing some respite to residents
The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius for today
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in northeastern and southern states; Delhi's air quality was recorded at 254 at 8 am on April 26, remaining in the 'poor' category
The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius for today
Temperature in Delhi is expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius; air quality remains poor despite marginal improvement across NCR regions
Temperatures are likely to remain between 40 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius over the next few days
Amid rising air pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday directed authorities to identify and take action against highly polluting industries, institutions and construction sites. Chairing an emergency review meeting with senior officials of the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), he expressed concern over the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. He issued strict instructions to officials to crack down on sources of pollution and ensure time-bound implementation of mitigation measures. Sirsa directed authorities to identify and take action against highly polluting industries, institutions, and construction sites, and suspend works at construction sites found violating dust control norms. According to a statement, the minister told officials to deploy water sprinklers and anti-smog guns at major construction sites and pollution hotspots. He also underlined the need for real-time air ..