Tag: Delhi-NCR

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, experienced a mild earthquake of magnitude 2.8 on Sunday at 3:24 PM, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, though no damage or casualties have been reported.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has lifted the restrictions under Stage-4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This decision follows an improvement in the city’s air quality, which has remained "moderate" for two consecutive days. The bench, headed by Justice Abhay S. Oka, has also urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce the thresholds for the two most stringent stages of the anti-pollution plan by 50 AQI points.

Transportation services across parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were disrupted on Thursday as auto and taxi drivers embarked on a two-day strike. The strike, organized by various unions, is aimed at addressing grievances regarding the impact of app-based cab services on their livelihoods.

Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India woke up to an intensified cold wave accompanied by dense fog, significantly impacting daily life. The national capital, already battling freezing temperatures, witnessed a further plunge in mercury levels as the grip of the cold wave tightened. The dense fog made commuting arduous for residents, blanketing the region and reducing visibility.

A sudden spell of rain with gusty winds in Delhi-NCR led to waterlogging and traffic chaos in various parts of the national capital. Residents shared their experiences on social media, highlighting congestion issues during the morning rush hour.