Tag: Delhi weather
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Delhi’s air quality improves due to rainfall
A senior official said the reason for improvement of air quality was the rainfall Thursday which lashed parts of the national capital, cleansing the air of the pollutants.
October 19, 2018 -
Partly cloudy sky in Delhi
National capital's weather to be partly cloudy, a notch above the season's average
August 3, 2018 -
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, throws traffic out of gear
The weather department has said the National Capital Region will receive one or two spells of heavy rain during the day
July 27, 2018 -
Rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR
Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region witnessed rains in the afternoon even as humidity levels continued to remain high.
July 21, 2018 -
Light rain or drizzle likely in Delhi today
It was a humid morning in the national capital
July 18, 2018 -
Delhi sees scattered rain on Sunday, to see light showers the week
On Sunday, Ridge area of Delhi recorded 13.4 mm rainfall, Palam saw 7.4 mm, Ayanagar recorded 2.6 mm. Gurugram recorded 3 mm rainfall.
July 15, 2018 -
Cloud-betters
People can bet on anything. The Pandavas lost their kingdom and wife Draupadi in a game or dice; Frank Sinatra bet his fancy hat on a comely girl and lost it and Rafiq Mian of the Walled City lost his pet goat on the outcome of an India-Pakistan hockey match. There are other bets too, …
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July 9, 2018 -
Monsoon BLISS
Following the blistering Delhi summers, monsoons bring much relief for all ~ plants, animals and humans. While the rains clear out the pollution, leaving behind fresh air, the smell of wet mud can be intoxicating. The trees and shrubs don a freshly-washed look and people can be seen loitering in their residential parks even during …
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July 1, 2018 -
Delhi residents to enjoy rainfall till July 3
According to private weather forecasting agency Skymet, spells of rain and thundershower would occur in Delhi and its nearby areas.
June 29, 2018 -
Stay indoors, wear masks in dusty Delhi: Doctors
Doctors on Thursday strongly recommended wearing masks and staying indoors as the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) suddenly deteriorated to severe levels due to a dust storm that began on Wednesday and is likely to persist till Friday. “For people with respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD) or emphysema …
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June 14, 2018 -
Changing times
Almost a decade back, come summers and Delhi roadsides would be invaded by water trolleys ~ a big metal box with a pump, mounted on a cart, on which was written, “Machine ka thanda Paani (Cold water from machine)”. Those days, there were very few options available to quench one’s thirst in the boiling heat. …
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June 3, 2018 -
Dust storm throws life out of gear in NCR
High-velocity winds swept across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday evening, throwing life out of gear. Vehicular traffic came to a standstill at many places as trees got uprooted and hoardings came crashing down on to the roads. Shoppers were seen running helter-skelter looking for cover. People were more fearful this time as similar …
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May 13, 2018 -
Delhi records season’s hottest day at 42.8 deg Celsius
The national capital on Friday recorded the season’s hottest day, with the maximum temperature settling at 42.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 24.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal said a Meteorological (MeT) department official. The Safdarjung observatory, recording of which is considered the official figure …
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May 11, 2018 -
Light rain with gusty winds hit Delhi
Delhiites witnessed a sudden change of weather after light rainfall lashed several parts of the national capital on Wednesday evening with gusty winds sweeping the city at 35/36 km per hour, the MeT Department said. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, whereas the maximum is expected to …
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May 9, 2018 -
Delhi likely to witness thunderstorm, gusty winds and rains again today
People in Delhi woke up to a cloudy morning on Wednesday, after parts of the national capital witnessed dust storm coupled with light rains on Tuesday night. According to the meteorological (Met) department, light rains can be expected in some areas of the city later in the day, accompanied by thunderstorm and gusty winds. Other …
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May 9, 2018 -
Squall, dust storm hit Delhi, bring down temperature
Most schools closed in NCR; Delhi government issues list of dos and don'ts; traffic police issues travel advisory; water and power utilities keep restoration teams on standby
May 8, 2018 -
Misty Thursday in Delhi, 14 trains cancelled
It was a misty Thursday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 11 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average, the weather office said. “The sky will be partly cloudy with mist in the morning,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official told IANS. The humidity at 8.30 a.m. was 86 …
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February 1, 2018