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March 5, 2026: Don’t let the ‘moderate’ AQI fool you. Delhi has an ozone problem

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Lodhi Road. While the IMD monitoring system recorded an AQI of 123 at 11 am, our handheld device showed a higher reading of 173 – placing the air quality firmly in the ‘moderate’ category.

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Earthquake Tremors Jolt Kolkata, No Damage Reported

Kolkata witnessed moments of panic on Friday afternoon after strong earthquake tremors were felt across the city and its surrounding areas. The quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale, struck south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, officials confirmed to news agency ANI.

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Delhi Witnesses Light to Moderate Rainfall Amid Red and Orange Weather Alerts

Parts of Delhi experienced light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for different areas of the city. The warnings caution residents about ongoing rainfall and possible disruptions.

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First Major Rain Spell of the Season Hits Delhi-NCR, Orange Alert Issued

Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) areas—including Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Gurugram in Haryana—received their first major spell of rain this season on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from pollution levels. The showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong lightning in some areas, began in the early…

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International Men's Day Highlights Men's Biggest Worries: Money, Mental Health, and Social Challenges

International Men's Day 2025 focuses on celebrating men and boys while raising awareness of health, mental health, and social issues affecting men worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Australia’s peak health body for men distances itself from conservative group’s International Men’s Day campaign

Australian Men’s Health Forum says it is not affiliated with Dads4Kids group espousing anti-feminist, anti-LGBTQI+ views

The Guardian - AU

Oct 9, 2025: Is artificial rain an effective measure against pollution or a temporary relief?

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department on Lodhi Road.

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Indian village swallowed by mudslide: What happened – and why?

More than 100 people are missing after floods swept through a village in Uttarakhand.

Al Jazeera

Exclusive: Israeli proposal details possible plan to rule Gaza after Hamas

A document reviewed by Euronews reveals one possible avenue Israel could explore to create a new entity in Gaza post-Hamas.

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India to witness above normal rainfall during monsoon

Forecast indicates that neutral El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions are likely to continue during the monsoon season" he added. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi at 41C, Rajasthan at 46C: Record heatwave engulfs northern India as scorching summer arrives early

Barmer in western Rajasthan state records highest temperature ever in first week of April of 45.6C

The Independent UK

India braces for extended heatwaves again as summer heat expected to strain power systems

In many parts of central, northern and eastern India, there may be more heatwave days this year than the historical average

The Independent UK

April-June to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely in many states: IMD

Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures, except for some areas in western and eastern India where the temperatures are expected to be normal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD issues yellow warning of hot weather for Tripura

The combination of a partly cloudy sky, intense solar radiation, and the movement of hot westerly winds is expected to push daytime temperatures to 36°C or higher in some areas of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi hits 40.1 degrees Celsius: Ridge records hottest day of 2025 so far

The national capital experienced a scorching Wednesday as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels for the season, with the Ridge area recording a blistering maximum of 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several monitoring stations across Delhi…

The Times of India

Places in India that are experiencing extreme heat right now

Currently, several parts of India are experiencing intense heat, with temperatures rising significantly above the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather reports, heatwave conditions have set in across multiple states, especially in eastern and western India, earlier than expected. This premature heatwave, influenced by factors…

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Himachal braces for major spell of rain, snowfall this week

The upcoming weather is expected to impact both lower and higher altitudes, with snowfall likely in the high-altitude regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD warns of hailstorm, thunderstorm in parts of Uttar Pradesh

The Meteorological Department also noted that a major cloud mass, associated with a western disturbance, is moving away from the Indian region. As a result, weather activity is expected to reduce from today in northwest India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Village in Bandipora hit by snow avalanche, no casualities reported

A snow avalanche occurred in the Khandyal village of Gurez valley in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal: Snowfall, widespread rain across state; IMD predicts more to follow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that snowfall in the upper reaches will continue. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi receives light drizzle; Check weather forecast for other states

The drizzle came as a relief a day after the national capital recorded the hottest day in Feb in 19 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Yellow alert issued in coastal areas of Saurashtra, South Gujarat for next three days

Temperature in the coastal regions can also rise whereas Kutch and the South Saurashtra region can experience immense heat. Due to the same, a yellow alert has been issued as a precautionary measure. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD issues yellow warning for heat wave in Mumbai and nearby areas

The IMD has also forecast a gradual rise in the minimum temperatures across Northwest India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HP: Lahaul and Spiti receive fresh snow, IMD issues Orange alert

India Meteorological Department (IMD) Shimla issued an Orange alert for isolated heavy rain and snowfall over Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi districts on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Western disturbance cause temperature drop in North India: IMD

The system is gradually moving eastward, impacting weather patterns in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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