Temperature fluctuations are likely to continue nationwide over the next few days
While afternoons are getting warmer, cooler spells in the mornings and nights provide some respite
This January has been particularly unusual for Delhi, with a combination of unexpectedly high temperatures, dense fog, and deteriorating air quality
This is the first time in February that Delhi's AQI has improved to the 'moderate' range
The minimum temperature is expected to drop to 9 degree Celsius, while the maximum may reach 25 degree Celsius
The IMD predicts moderate fog and a slight temperature drop over the next few days
The dip in morning and night temperatures in Delhi-NCR is largely attributed to northwesterly winds coming from the Himalayas
Delhi residents woke up to a thin layer of fog on Wednesday, indicating a gradual shift in weather conditions
The IMD has forecast moderate fog in Delhi, with weather changes expected midweek
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The improvement in air quality coincided with the revocation of Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) on Thursday
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of dense to very dense fog affecting not only airports but also highways and railway routes
The IMD forecasts colder days ahead, with Friday likely to bring even sharper temperature drops, intensifying the winter chill across the region
PM Modi announced that a postage stamp and a special coin have also been released to celebrate the achievements of IMD
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From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. Born out of calamities -- a devastating cyclone in 1864 and monsoon failures in 1866 and 1871 -- the IMD, turning 150 on January 15, has transformed from a humble setup into a cutting-edge hub of weather science. "HF Blandford, the first Meteorological Reporter to the then Government of India, prepared the first rainfall map of the country (undivided India) using data from 77 rain gauges... The IMD has come a long way since its modest start," IMD Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra told PTI. According to its 2023 report, the IMD operates 39 Doppler Weather Radars, INSAT 3D/3DR satellites providing 15-minute cloud updates, and a robust network of 806 Automatic Weather Stations, 200 Agro-AWS, 5,896 rain monitoring stations, 83 lightning sensors and 63 Pilot Balloon Stations. The IMD's key ...
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Despite the chilly nights, daytime temperatures are predicted to remain stable, offering brief respite from the biting cold
The IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog in the national capital
Delhi International Airport issued advisories warning passengers of potential flight delays due to low visibility conditions