Delhi sees record high temperature in March, mercury soars 38°C — Light rains to abate heatwave; IMD’s forecast here

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a “mainly clear sky” in Delhi on Thursday, a day after the mercury hit 38°C. As the national capital continues to report record high temperatures in March, the residents of the city can expect relief from scorching heat in the coming days. IMD’s latest weather bulletin forecasted that high…

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Delhi just had its hottest March day in 50 years — and IMD warns it’s only going to get worse

Delhi residents miss the pleasant days of spring season as intense heat after chilly winter has engulfed the capital. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature across Delhi is expected to rise further till 11 March. Safdarjung, the primary weather station in national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees…

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Delhi wakes up to fog, ‘poor’ AQI; IMD predicts more rain in the coming 2 days. Full weather forecast here

Delhi residents woke up to foggy conditions and “poor” AQI on Friday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned against the impact of another fresh western disturbance which is likely to affect northwest India from 2 February as it noted presence of “subtropical westerly Jet Stream” over northeast India. The weather office predicted shallow to…

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Delhi to see rains today, IMD issues alert; AQI spikes as air quality returns to ‘poor’ Full weather forecast here

Delhi residents can brace for some change in the city’s weather and further drop in AQI as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted wet spell for 27 January. The weather office issued a yellow alert for rains during the morning, afternoon and evening hours. IMD in its latest weather bulletin stated, “Generally cloudy sky. One…

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Delhi-NCR shivers as temperature plunges to 3.6°C in Lodhi Road, Gurugram; IMD issues red alert for ‘very dense fog’

Delhi weather today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning for “very dense fog,” valid till 9:03 AM. At the same time, biting cold gripped the national capital as Lodhi Road recorded minimum temperature as low as 3.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Even in Gurugram, the mercury plunged to 3.5 degrees Celsius. The…

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Delhi AQI remains ‘poor’ as national capital reels under cold wave. Check IMD winter forecast for other states

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “poor” category on Monday morning as the capital city reeled under a cold wave, i.e. the minimum temperature dropped by 4.5 degrees Celsius to 6.5 degrees Celsius below the average. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 266 at 7…

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