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Dense fog in Delhi, city sees season's longest zero visibility spell

Dense fog enveloped the national capital on Saturday, reducing visibility to zero for an unprecedented nine-hour stretch, the longest spell of the season, according to the weather department. The dense fog led to the delay of 81 trains while 15 flights got diverted on Saturday, according to officials. "Zero visibility prevailed for nine hours at Palam between 6 pm and 3 am (UTC), marking the longest spell of the season. The city's primary weather station, Safdarjung, recorded eight hours of zero visibility, as per the IMD." With the the maximum temperature in the city settled at 20 degrees Celsius, 0.7 notch above average and the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above the normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The relative humidity during the day ranged between 96 and 100 per cent, it said. For Sunday, the weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky. The predominant surface wind is expected to blow from the

Delhi's air quality worsens; 'very poor' AQI prompts GRAP Stage III curbs

In response to the worsening air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the reimplementation of stricter pollution control measures under Grap Stage III

Cold wave maintains hold on Delhi despite marginal rise in temperature

Frigid winds and moderate to dense fog will maintain a biting chill in Delhi, according to weather forecasts

IMD says 2024 warmest year in India since 1901; China also heating up

The annual mean temperature in 2024 was 25.75 degrees Celsius, 0.65 degrees above the long-period average, making it the highest recorded since 1901

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

2024 was India's warmest year since 1901, global temp also hit record high

The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average. The annual mean land surface air temperature across India in 2024 was 0.65 degrees Celsius above the long-term average (1991-2020 period), Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said at a virtual press briefing. The year 2024 now ranks as the warmest year on record since 1901, surpassing 2016, which had recorded a mean land surface air temperature 0.54 degrees Celsius above normal. According to the European climate agency Copernicus, 2024 likely ended as the warmest year on record and the first year with a global average temperature 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. A yearly review report by two groups of climate scientists -- World Weather Attribution and Climate Central -- said that the world experienced an average of 41 more days of dangerous heat in 2024.

After a brief respite, Delhi's air quality turns 'poor' on New Year's Eve

Thanks to the rain spells over the weekend, Delhi's average AQI this December was 294, making it the cleanest December since AQI monitoring began in 2015

Delhi struggles amid dense fog, cold wave conditions; IMD issues warnings

Cold wave to continue in Delhi-NCR with visibility issues because of dense to very dense fog conditions, as per the IMD warnings

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

North India cold wave: Srinagar freezes at -7.3°C, dense fog blankets Delhi

Tabo in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh recorded the coldest temperature in the state, at minus 10.6 degrees Celsius

IMD weather today: Moderate rain in Delhi NCR, orange alert in other states

The IMD has issued an orange alert indicating severe rainfall in several north Indian states. Delhi, NCR on Monday get light rainfall as a thick layer of fog surrounded the national capital

Weather update: Rain alert issued in Tamil Nadu, dense fog in other states

The IMD predicts dense fog in late night/early morning in Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh until December 17. Due to fog, the visibility may go down to less than 50 metres

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

Delhi temp to drop by 1-2 deg C, severe cold wave ahead in Punjab, MP: IMD

IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy attributed the drop in temperature to the prevailing northwesterly winds over Delhi, with southeasterly winds expected to influence North India shortly

Delhi AQI continues to remain 'poor'; residents relieved as cold wave eases

Cold wave eases in Delhi after temperatures dropped to 4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, moderate to poor AQI in city

IMD weather today: Dense fog in Delhi-NCR, rain in Puducherry and more

The IMD has issued a dense fog alert over Delhi-NCR, UP, and neighbouring areas for the next 2 days. The department also warned of heavy rainfall in parts of southern India

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 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

Tamil Nadu schools shut as heavy rains lash state; IMD issues yellow alert

Schools in Tamil Nadu remain closed due to heavy rains, with the IMD predicting more showers, while Northern India braces for a cold wave starting December 9