Environment

Toxic air: CAQM imposes Stage 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR

Delhi and its surrounding regions are once again grappling with deteriorating air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI), a standard measure of air pollution, has surged to 'Severe' levels, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to re-impose Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Thursday.

Jan 30, 2025

Ocean-surface warming 4x faster in last four decades: Study

The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, according to a new study on Tuesday, explaining why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedentedly high sea temperatures.

Jan 28, 2025

As temperatures drop to minus 8 in Kashmir, CM Omar Abdullah rushes back

Intense cold wave grips Kashmir again, temperature drops to minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar

An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&K's Jammu division.

Jan 27, 2025

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally, foggy weather has significantly disrupted transportation services.

Jan 22, 2025

Minimum temperature rises above freezing point in J&K's Srinagar

For the first time after December 3, 2024, the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Tuesday while Jammu city weather improved.

Jan 21, 2025

Delhi wakes up to 'poor' air quality as cloudy skies persist

Delhi woke up to poor air quality on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 319 at 6 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Jan 21, 2025

Night temperatures drop to bone-chilling low in Kashmir

Cold wave returns to Kashmir, weather improves in Jammu

After two days of less harsh night temperatures, a cold wave returned to Kashmir Valley and Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Monday.

Jan 20, 2025

An airplane stands at the airport as fog engulfs the area on a cold winter morning

Air quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' amid cold wave

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the higher end of the "very poor" category amid the cold wave.

Jan 20, 2025

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed

Dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Sunday, leading to significant disruptions in train schedules across multiple routes and challenging travel conditions for commuters.

Jan 19, 2025

Delhi: IMD issues yellow alert for light rain, predicts drop in temperature

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR parts, train services disrupted

Delhi's air quality saw a significant improvement on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 294, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the national capital and surrounding cities continued to witness dense fog, which caused delays in train services.

Jan 17, 2025

Train service suspended in Valley due to fresh snowfall

Train services from Banihal town of Jammu division to Baramulla town of the Kashmir Valley were suspended on Thursday due to fresh snowfall on the track, officials said.

Jan 16, 2025

Dense fog, rain in Delhi-NCR parts; 29 trains delayed

Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy fog and light rain on Thursday, causing transportation disruptions, with 29 trains delayed and many flights. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert, warning of dense fog conditions and light rain throughout the day.

Jan 16, 2025

Kerala: Yellow alert in 6 districts; rain, thunderstorm till October 11

Weather department predicts heavy rain in nine TN districts

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rain in nine districts of Tamil Nadu on January 18 and January 19.

Jan 16, 2025

Intense cold continues in J&K, Srinagar records minus 4.8 degrees

Mercury continued its free fall in the valley on Wednesday as the Meteorological (MeT) office forecast cloudy weather with snowfall at isolated higher reaches in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.

Jan 15, 2025

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR: 184 flights delayed, 26 trains running late

A thick fog enveloped the national capital and surrounding areas early Wednesday morning, severely affecting visibility and causing widespread transportation disruptions. At least seven flights were cancelled, while 184 others were delayed. Additionally, 26 trains heading to Delhi were running late, with six train schedules altered due to the low visibility.

Jan 15, 2025