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Delhi weather: IMD issues Yellow Alert, rain likely on Friday and Saturday

Delhi is set to experience a yellow alert as rain is forecasted for Friday and Saturday. This much-needed precipitation will offer a reprieve from oppressive heat, leading to a notable drop in maximum temperatures throughout the weekend. Rainfall intensity will differ across various areas of the city. Expect drier conditions…

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Delhi sees rain, satisfactory air quality for 10th consecutive day

Delhi experienced satisfactory air quality for ten consecutive days this August. Light rain and cloudy skies accompanied the pleasant weather conditions across the city. The national capital recorded rainfall exceeding the monthly average by Monday afternoon. Maximum temperatures settled around 35.4 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal levels. The India Meteorological…

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Violations in 'deep burial' of medical waste by 17 states, UTs: CPCB to NGT

The Central Pollution Control Board will act against states violating biomedical waste disposal rules. Many healthcare facilities across seventeen states and Union territories showed non-compliance. Violations included improper burial depth and operating without necessary state authorisation. CPCB has issued communications and will take further action if compliance is not achieved.…

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Rain in eight days nears monthly average in Delhi after wettest August day in two years

Delhi marked its rainiest August day in two years this past Saturday, with the month’s total rainfall nearly reaching the average after just eight days. The heavy rain led to considerable traffic snags across the city, with several weather stations noting above-normal precipitation levels. Looking ahead, light to moderate showers…

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Delhi weather tomorrow August 5: IMD issues yellow alert, moderate rain likely

On August 5, the capital will welcome moderate rain as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) raises a yellow alert. Rain is expected to persist until August 10, providing much-needed relief to residents. Ayanagar took the lead in rainfall on Tuesday, alleviating the sticky heat, while temperatures should hover around a…

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Delhi witnesses warmest August night-time temp in 3 years

Delhi recorded its warmest August night temperatures in three years on Monday. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung settled at 28.4 degrees Celsius, which was notably high. Maximum temperatures across various stations also saw deviations from the normal seasonal average. Light rainfall occurred in some parts of the city during the…

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Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadline

The Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the implementation timeline for revised PM emission standards. Industries across Delhi-NCR will now comply with the new standards from October 1. This extension addresses practical challenges faced by industries in meeting the original deadlines. The revised standards remain technically achievable and environmentally…

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Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the dispute

Supreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bodies took contradictory positions on the matter. While CSIR-NEERI approved the formulations for reducing pollution, CPCB objected on grounds that they still contain barium nitrate, a chemical the court itself had banned.

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Delhi weather tomorrow: Will national capital wake up to rain or rising heat? IMD forecast reveals

Delhi anticipates very light to light rain on Sunday and Monday. Moderate rainfall is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting a yellow alert. Temperatures will remain between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Minimum temperatures are expected to stay between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. The city's air quality…

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Delhi sees warmer morning after light rain in the early hours

Delhi woke to a warmer Saturday morning after experiencing light overnight rain. Minimum temperatures saw a slight increase across several city weather stations. Scattered showers are anticipated throughout Saturday and into Sunday. The weather office forecasts maximum temperatures between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius. Delhi's air quality remained in the…

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Delhi offers car owners $1,000 to scrap old vehicles – but will it solve the smog nightmare?

Car owners who trade in vehicles bought before 1 April 2020 for an electric model will receive a scrapping incentive of more than $1,060 (£840)

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Delhi Records Another Warm Morning as Minimum Temperature Stays at 31.1°C

Delhi residents woke up to another unusually warm morning on Monday, with the minimum temperature settling at 31.1 degrees Celsius, the same as Sunday's reading and 3.2 degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Mercury touches 40.2 deg C in Delhi amid delayed monsoon; IMD forecasts late-night rain

Delhi sweltered under hot and humid conditions on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal. Isolated thunderstorms are expected overnight, with Sunday forecasting a cloudy sky with rain and thunderstorms. The southwest monsoon's arrival is likely delayed until early July, impacting the usual June 27…

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Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017

Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami Gange program's strict regulations. Key interventions in Kanpur's Jajmau tannery belt have been successful. While water quality has improved, some stretches still face challenges. Further efforts are underway to…

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Delhi’s ‘cleanest May in 5 years’ is a toxic illusion

This May, Delhi recorded a monthly average AQI of 156, its cleanest in five years. The Central Pollution Control Board considers this ‘moderate’ air quality, but European standards would call it unhealthy.

The Economic Times

Delhi weather today June 4: IMD issues red rain and thunderstorm alert for two days in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon

Delhi experienced relief from heat as light rain and thunderstorms swept through the city on Thursday, following an IMD red alert. Gusty winds up to 70 kmph and hail were also forecast. This wet spell is expected to continue for the next three days, bringing temperatures down before clearing skies…

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NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollution

The National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious event where thousands of litres of milk were poured into the Narmada River. The tribunal has asked pollution control boards to assess the ecological impact. Scientific data is needed to determine…

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GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activities

Delhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented restrictions, including a ban on coal and firewood in tandoors and limited use of diesel generators.

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Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami Gange

Jharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from a forward-thinking strategy that emphasises pollution prevention over remedial efforts.

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IMD Issues Weather Alerts Across NCR; Thunderstorms Likely in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad, forecasting rain and thunderstorms on Thursday evening, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert.

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In Delhi, breathing safely has been a coin toss for the last 4 years, says govt data

Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday revealed that the capital’s air quality breached the 200 AQI mark on 685 days since 2022 – crashing through the ‘poor’ threshold set by the CPCB and frequently spiralling into ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ territory.

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March 2, 2026: Warmer air but AQI still poor

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited Saket Metro Station Park in Delhi. The nearest CPCB monitoring station recorded an AQI of 135. But our on-ground device showed a much higher reading of 273 in the poor category.

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Feb 26, 2026: Delhi’s athletes and sports enthusiasts left gasping as air quality remains ‘poor’

For today’s episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the popular Siri Fort Sports Complex in South Delhi. Outside the sports complex, regularly visited by sports enthusiasts, our air quality monitor recorded an AQI of 290, which falls in the ‘poor’ category. Meanwhile, the nearest government station recorded a significantly…

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Feb 25, 2026: Poor air quality outside the Supreme Court

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the Supreme Court. The nearest CPCB monitoring station reported an AQI of 282, while our own monitor recorded 230. Both readings place the air quality firmly in the ‘poor’ category (201–300).

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Feb 6, 2026: ‘Very poor’ air at Qutub Minar as funds to clean up Delhi's air remain unspent

For today’s Aaj Ka AQI, we visited the Qutub Minar. The closest CPCB monitoring station showed the AQI as 138, but our air quality monitor put the number at 305 – in the ‘very poor’ category. This toxic reality comes despite available resources.

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