Tag: Weather

Delhi experienced its warmest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday, with the maximum temperature reaching 23.7°C, two degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The last time the capital recorded a higher temperature on January 26 was in 2017, when it reached 26.1°C.

Delhi is facing a cold wave on Monday morning, with temperatures dipping and chilly winds sweeping through the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab also delayed several trains at New Delhi Railway Station, further disrupting the city's morning commute.

Delhi woke up to a chilly Monday morning, with a minimum temperature of 9.2°C recorded at 5:30 a.m. However, despite the respite brought by light rain and a blanket of fog, the city's air quality remains dangerously toxic.

Delhi breathed easier on Wednesday as the air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category for the first time in 50 days, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The respite, however, might be short-lived, with forecasts predicting a return to ‘poor’ air quality by Friday.

Mumbai experienced its coldest November day in eight years on Friday, with the Santacruz observatory recording a minimum temperature of 16.5 degrees Celsius. This marks the lowest temperature for the month of November since 2016, when the same station recorded 16.3°C on November 11.

In a significant impact of the monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread disruption as heavy rainfall triggered landslides, leading to the closure of over 70 roads across the state. The affected roads include the critical Shimla-Kinnaur Road (National Highway 5), which was blocked near the Nathpa sliding point in Kinnaur district, according to officials.

As the South-West monsoon sweeps into Mumbai, bringing much-awaited relief from the scorching summer heat, Mumbaikars have eagerly embraced the arrival of the first rains. From sharing their joy on social media platforms to venturing outdoors on cycles, the city is alive with the enthusiasm for the wet, cool weather.

Delhiites experienced a respite from scorching temperatures as rains swept through several parts of the city, offering a welcome break from the relentless heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 44 degrees Celsius, providing some relief to residents from the intense heat.

Delhi experienced a dramatic change in weather as a powerful sand and thunderstorm, accompanied by rain, swept through the city and surrounding areas, bringing relief from scorching heat after several days of intense summer weather. The sudden storm led to disruptions, including the diversion of two Air India flights to Jaipur due to adverse weather conditions.

Delhi experienced light rainfall accompanied by a maximum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius, offering some respite from the prevailing weather conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital received 4 mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am.

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.

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.

Chandigarh witnessed its chilliest January day in almost a decade as the maximum temperature plunged to 10.5°C, marking the coldest day since 2015, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The absence of sunlight during the day attributed to this significant drop from the previous day's 13.8°C, making it the coldest day of the season.

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.