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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi's maximum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, marking a drop of two notches below the season's average. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded was 18.2 degrees Celsius, which was five notches above the season's average.

An IndiGo flight bound from Delhi to Srinagar recently faced turbulent weather conditions, causing distress among passengers. The incident, which occurred on February 19, gained attention after a video capturing the ordeal circulated widely on social media platforms.

In a tragic incident, ten wagons of a goods train derailed near Sarai Rohilla Railway station in Delhi's Zakhira area, resulting in the death of a 70-year-old rag-picker named Rafiq. The mishap occurred on Saturday morning as the train was passing under the Zakhira flyover.

Dense fog enveloped parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning, causing visibility to plummet to as low as 50 meters at Palam, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted drizzles and 'very light' rainfall in isolated areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) due to an approaching western disturbance. The weathermen anticipate light precipitation to continue on Wednesday as well.

In a significant development, a Delhi court has granted three-day interim bail to senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, currently embroiled in corruption and money laundering cases, to attend his niece's wedding.

The national capital and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a surprising bout of rainfall accompanied by thundershowers for the second day in a row, disrupting daily life and causing road blockages due to waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted further showers throughout the day, adding to the woes of the residents grappling with harsh winter conditions.

In a shocking turn of events, a passenger aboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa physically assaulted the aircraft's co-captain while he was addressing passengers about delays on Sunday. The incident has sparked concerns about the airline's management and the treatment of passengers during prolonged delays.

Delhi, India - The capital city of Delhi and its surrounding regions witnessed a sudden deterioration in air quality, plunging to 'severe' levels for the first time in 2024. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) promptly reinstated restrictions under Stage-3 of the anti-pollution measures known as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aiming to curb the escalating environmental crisis.

Delhi's educational landscape encountered confusion and rapid changes regarding the extension of winter vacations in schools within the national capital. The Directorate of Education's initial announcement on Saturday evening about the extension of winter holidays till January 10 was swiftly withdrawn later the same night, leaving both school administrations and parents puzzled.

The detonation near the Israel embassy in central Delhi has prompted a thorough investigation by anti-terror agencies, raising concerns about security in the area. The blast, reported on Tuesday evening, resulted in an immediate response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), accompanied by NSG commandos, dog squads, and the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

The emergence of the JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19 has sparked concerns as Delhi reports its initial case, with India witnessing an uptick in the variant's tally, reaching 109 cases as of December 26. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj confirmed the detection of JN.1, emphasizing its mild nature and assuring the public that it primarily causes mild sickness.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the third time in the ongoing liquor policy case, setting the stage for a potential confrontation as Kejriwal is attending a scheduled 10-day meditation retreat. Failure to comply with this summons may lead to the ED seeking a non-bailable warrant against him.

The chill deepens in Delhi as the city's minimum temperature plummets to 5.5 degrees Celsius, marking a drop of three notches below the season's average, as reported by the India Meteorological Department. Simultaneously, the city experiences a high of 24.7 degrees Celsius, surpassing the seasonal norm by two degrees, according to the IMD.

Delhiites experienced a slightly warmer morning as the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius, just below the normal mark, on Wednesday. This rise in temperature contrasted with the recent trend of below-normal temperatures observed in the city.