Page 3 - Delhi Winter

IMD predicts minimum Jan temp to be higher than normal in most regions

Minimum temperatures are expected to be higher than normal in most parts of India in January, except in some areas of eastern, northwest, and west-central regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. Maximum temperatures are also likely to be above normal for most parts of the country, except in parts of northwest, central and eastern India, and central parts of the southern peninsula, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said during a virtual press briefing. Western and northern parts of central India are expected to experience more cold wave days than usual during January, he said. The IMD said rainfall in north India during January to March is likely to be below normal, with less than 86 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). The average rainfall for north India during this period, based on 1971-2020 data, is about 184.3 mm. Northern and northwestern states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu

Delhi's power demand in December touches new heights at 5,213 MW

The plummeting temperature in Delhi has raised power demand to newer heights with December clocking a peak of 5,213 MW, the highest ever for the month, discom officials said. For the first time in Delhi's history, the peak power demand in December has crossed the 5,000 MW-mark, they said. As per the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), power demand stood at 5,213 MW at 10:50 am on Tuesday, after touching 5,046 MW on Monday. Delhi's peak power demand in December was 4,884 MW in 2023, and 4,964 MW in 2022, discom officials said. The winter months in Delhi are expected to follow the record-breaking summer trend in peak power demand, which touched an unprecedented high of 8,656 MW this year. As per officials, the peak power demand in the capital this winter is expected to cross 6,300 MW. A BSES spokesperson said that green energy will meet up to 53 per cent of the over 3,900 MW peak power demand in areas under BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL). Ad

Delhi records highest single-day December rainfall of 41.2 mm in 101 years

The IMD noted that the capital's highest-ever single-day December rainfall was recorded on December 3, 1923, at 75.7 mm

Delhi records wettest December day in 101 years; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

The heavy downpour of 41.2 milimetres (mm) in over 24 hours brought a sharp temperature drop and improved air quality in the national capital

Delhi's air quality turns 'moderate' after rain; GRAP III measures lifted

Intermittent showers over the past two days have reduced pollution levels in the national capital

Delhi shivers as rain, winds intensify winter chill; more showers likely

The rain, which started early on Thursday, has already made December 2024 one of the wettest in history, with total rainfall recorded at 42.8 mm, nearly five times the December average of 8.1 mm

Much-delayed winter rains likely to benefit standing rabi crops: Experts

The rains, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), were fairly widespread and extended right up to north-west and central India

Early morning rain intensifies cold wave in Delhi; dense fog expected

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, hailstorms, and moderate rainfall across northwestern and central India on December 27th and 28th

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor' category, Grap-IV measures lifted

The stringent measures under the stage-IV of the Grap in Delhi were lifted on Tuesday, following an improvement in the AQI

Delhi's AQI improves to 'very poor', maximum temp at 23.4 degree Celsius

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'very poor' category on Saturday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 370, officials said. The national capital's AQI stood at 429 in the 'severe' category on Friday, they said. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. The maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 23.4 degree Celsius, a notch above the season's average, while the minimum temperature settled at 7.6 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The city experienced fog in the morning hours, with humidity levels oscillating between100 per cent and 64 per cent, the department said. The weather office has predicted moderate fog on Sunday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 24 and eight degrees Celsius, respectively.

IMD issues orange alert for fog in Delhi, mercury dips to 7 degrees Celsius

Delhi cold wave: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning; AQI was recorded at 448 on Thursday

Fog covers Delhi-NCR amid cold wave, temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius

India cold wave: The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'severe' category, as the overall AQI was 442 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Grap-III measures reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality hits 'very poor'

The CAQM reimposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 355. Construction halted and diesel trucks banned; SC calls for pan-India air pollution action plan

Delhi-NCR shivers at 4.5 degrees Celsius; AQI slips to 'very poor' levels

Delhi cold wave: The IMD predicts that the cold wave may strengthen in the coming days, with shallow fog expected across various parts of Delhi-NCR

Temperatures drop in Delhi, Punjab; slight respite from cold for Kashmir

Cold weather conditions persisted in parts of north and west India on Sunday with the mercury dropping several notches in Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan. Kashmir and the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received some respite from the intense cold as minimum temperatures rose. The respite for Kashmir is likely to be short-lived as the meteorological department has predicted a cold wave in parts of the valley over the next three days. Delhi's minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degrees Celsius, 3.1 notches below normal, but cold wave conditions did not prevail, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The mercury settled at a low of 8 degrees Celsius in the city on Saturday. The capital recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 0.2 notches below normal, the IMD said. The weather department has forecast moderate fog in Delhi on Monday. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to settle at 5 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius ...

Delhi's minimum temperature drops to 4.9 degrees C, air quality 'poor'

The minimum temperature dropped to 4.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Sunday, though cold wave conditions did not prevail, according to the weather department. No cold wave conditions prevailed, as per the data, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The minimum temperature in Delhi dropped to 4.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 3.1 notches below the normal nighttime temperature. Earlier on Saturday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 0.2 notches below normal, the IMD said, adding that humidity levels ranged between 91 per cent and 45 per cent. The IMD has forecast moderate fog for Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to remain at 23 degrees Celsius and 5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Meanwhile, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the 'poor' category, with a reading of 294 at 4 pm. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 1

Double trouble for Delhi: Temperature drops, AQI stays in 'poor' range

Cold wave provides no relief as homeless in Delhi seek shelter and warmth; AQI remains in the 'poor' category

Severe cold wave grips Delhi as temperature drops to 3.2 degrees Celsius

IMD reported Delhi's minimum temperature at 3.2 degrees Celsius amid severe cold wave conditions; on Thursday, Delhi recorded its coldest December day in three years at 4.5 degrees Celsius

Delhi records coldest December morning in 3 yrs as temp drops to 4.5C

The city recorded its coldest December day in the last three years on Thursday as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.5 degrees Celsius. The forecast predicts cold wave conditions to persist at isolated places until the weekend. The city recorded a low of 4.5 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 0.4 degrees below normal, compared to 4.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The temperature had dropped sharply from 5 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. According to data, the minimum temperature did not drop below 4.9 degrees Celsius in December 2023 and 2022. The lowest minimum temperature recorded in December last year was 4.9 degrees Celsius on the 15th, while the lowest in 2022 was 5 degrees Celsius on the 26th. Cold wave conditions were observed at isolated places in Delhi, including Ayanagar and Pusa, where the temperatures dropped to 3.8 and 3.2 degrees Celsius respectively. According to the India Meteorological Department, cold wave conditions oc

Delhi hits season's coldest morning at 4.5 degrees Celsius amid cold wave

Delhi cold wave: The IMD has predicted a further dip, stating that the temperature in the national capital could touch 4 degrees Celsius later on Thursday