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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Delhi logs wettest first week of August in 15 years as torrential rain brings city to a standstill; see visuals

Delhi recorded its wettest first week of August in fifteen years. This heavy rainfall pushed the city's total to 127 mm for the period. Multiple weather systems combined to cause this significant and widespread downpour. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the national capital. Persistent rain kept…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Waterlogging, traffic snarls mark rainy Wednesday in Delhi

Wednesday's showers caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Delhi. Commuters experienced long delays and submerged roads in many city areas. Several key roads and neighborhoods reported significant inundation for hours. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received multiple complaints regarding waterlogging and tree felling. Moderate rain is expected to continue…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Delhi High Court to hear today Wangchuk's wife's appeal against order on treatment at Safdarjung

The Delhi High Court will hear an appeal regarding Sonam Wangchuk's hospital treatment. His wife challenges an order refusing to interfere with his current medical care. The appeal argues the single judge misinterpreted previous court directives on monitoring Wangchuk. Authorities contend Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital due to his…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Angmo moves Delhi HC again challenging Safdarjung hospital transfer denial

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, has again approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a Single Judge's order refusing to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The appeal cites violations of informed consent, bodily autonomy and Wangchuk's fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Sonam Wangchuk calls July 20 march 'India's second freedom movement' in message from hospital detention

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged citizens to join the July 20 Parliament march. He described the event as India's second freedom movement from injustice. Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital amid a protest for exam reform. Police cited health concerns and court orders for his hospitalisation. Organisers confirmed the "Chalo Sansad"…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

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Heavy rain inundates Delhi, disrupts traffic; AQI cleanest since 2023

Relentless monsoon rains battered Delhi, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. Several areas experienced significant inundation, with vehicles partially submerged and roads impassable for commuters. The downpour, however, led to the national capital recording its cleanest air quality since September 2023. Authorities received numerous complaints regarding waterlogging…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Chill grips Delhi, temperature continues to dip

Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 13, 2024

Welcome Winter: Temperature starts dropping in several parts of country

Delhi records chilly morning as minimum temperature drops at various places. Safdarjung reports 7.4°C, while Palam records 10.4°C on Sunday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 8, 2024

No respite; Delhi registers warmest October month since 1951

According to the IMD, this month has recorded an average maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21.2 degrees Celsius over Safdarjung. Read further on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2024

Dense Fog Hits Delhi Already In Cold Grip

Fog accompanied by smog caused poor visibility throughout the city and NCR. The visibility in Delhi's Safdarjung area was recorded at 25 metres and 50 m at Palam respectively. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 9, 2023

Delhi: Hottest June in 3 years, average maximum temperature 40.4 degree Celsius

NEW DELHI: The prolonged dry conditions without any significant rain made this June the hottest in the past three years, with both day and night temperatures staying high.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022

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The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022

Monsoon makes big splash in Delhi: Thursday wettest day of 2022

NEW DELHI: The southwest monsoon arrived in Delhi-NCR with a huge splash, bringing “very heavy” showers to a capital desperate for relief from a killer spell of high heat and humidity. Safdarjung recorded 116.6mm — nearly a fifth of the total monsoon rainfall from June to September — in just…

The Times of India · May 22, 2022

Orange alert for rain, squall in Delhi today

NEW DELHI: Rain accompanied by squall at the speed of up to 60 kmph is likely on Monday with India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an ‘orange’ (be prepared) alert. The maximum temperature on Sunday dipped to 39.3 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, at Safdarjung which is the city’s base…

The Times of India · Apr 9, 2022

Delhi weather: Rain in hills may bring relief after 3-4 days, say experts

NEW DELHI: The maximum temperature at Safdarjung (42.4 degreesCelsius ) on Saturday was eight notches above the day's normal, against 41.6 degrees recorded a day earlier. This was the highest maximum temperature recorded in the first half of April in records going back to 1950, met officials said.

The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022

Delhi weather: Brief respite from heat likely on Thursday

NEW DELHI: Ominously, three of the six hottest March days recorded since 1951 at Safdarjung have come in the last four years.While the temperature hit 40 degrees C last year, a high of 39.2 degrees was recorded on March 31, 2019.

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