Air quality turns 'very poor' in parts of Delhi
News | October 15, 2020 11:57 ISTDelhi's air quality is taking a hit, as it reached 'very poor' levels on October 15. Thick blanket of smog enveloped Delhi-NCR.
Delhi's air quality is taking a hit, as it reached 'very poor' levels on October 15. Thick blanket of smog enveloped Delhi-NCR.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that regions in and around Delhi could experience thunderstorms today and in particular the next two hours. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh and Kasganj, Haryana's Rewari, Nuh, Bhiwadi, Sohna, Palwal, Faridabad and Ballabhgarh.
Rain lashed some parts of the Delhi-NCR on June 07 bringing respite from scorching heat.
Delhi-Noida border has not been sealed, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told India TV on Monday. Yogi said that the Uttar Pradesh government had not given orders to seal the border but advised proper screening to make sure that infected people or people with symptoms are not allowed to cross the border.
A mild earthquake jolted Delhi and nearby region once again on Monday, almost 24 hours later a 3.5 quake rocked the national capital on Sunday evening. According to PTI, the magnitude of today's quake was recorded at 2.7.
Akshaya Patra Foundation which is known for world's largest midday meal programme has extended its help in COVID-19 lockdown by daily feeding around 30,000 migrants in Delhi.
Delhiites woke up to dense fog on Monday morning as cold wave continues to batter Delhi-NCR and entire north India. The minimum temperature on Sunday night was recorded at 2.5-degree Celcius.
The minimum temperature in the national capital on Friday may drop down to 6-degree Celcius and is expected to dip further in the coming days.
Delhites finally got some respite as rain gods finally smiled. It was drizzling when this report was being prepared as the weather turned pleasant. Delhi won't complain today as the monsoon is already delayed in Delhi-NCR.
On Saturday, an AAP leader said the party will firm up an alliance with the Congress in Delhi only if Rahul Gandhi's party agrees to fight the Lok Sabha polls jointly in Haryana and Chandigarh too.
The rains, however, had no effect on the mercury and the minimum temperature was recorded three notches above the season’s average at 12 degrees Celsius.
The environment panel, that monitors the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, has said that it can restrict movement of private vehicles and entry of trucks to Delhi, if needed.
The environment panel, that monitors the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, has said that it can restrict movement of private vehicles and entry of trucks to Delhi, if needed.
Since last Tuesday, the air quality index or the AQI has surged by four times, reaching the 159 mark, as per centre's SAFAR initiative - System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research Institute.
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The move is expected to benefit over 5 lakh flat owners across Uttar Pradesh, giving major relief to those living in the National Capital region (NCR), including Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida.
As per latest reports, while two people have died in Delhi and 189 trees uprooted, ten people have lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh due to the powerful thunderstorm.
In a sudden change of weather, the sky turned cloudy around 4:30 pm and gusty winds swept the city. The temperature was today recorded at 30.6 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds and dust storm hit Delhi-NCR on Sunday, as per prediction by the Indian Metrological Department. Delhi to Gurugram to Noida and other adjoining regions have started to receive heavy to moderate rain.
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