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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Delhi: Rain likely in national capital
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 25.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with the weather office predicting thunderstorm along with rain. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 35 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity was recorded at 100 per cent at 8:30 am. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The air quality was recorded in the satisfactory category at 9, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 85, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
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Business Standard
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Delhi likely to see light rain till July 18; AQI in 'satisfactory' range
Delhi and surrounding regions remained under pleasant weather conditions on Sunday after showers brought down soaring temperatures and offered relief from the heat and humidity earlier in the week. The city woke up to overcast skies and mild temperatures, following moderate rainfall on July 12. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a slight uptick in temperatures in the coming days, light rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist. No weather warnings have been issued for Delhi. The IMD has predicted very light to light rainfall, accompanied by occasional lightning. Maximum temperatures are likely to settle between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius. Cloud cover is expected to remain consistent throughout the day. Delhi pollution: Air quality remains 'satisfactory' Delhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Sunday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 85 at 8 am on July 13. Air quality across the National Capital Region also showed improvement, with most locations reporting 'moderate' AQI levels. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI stood at 105 at 4 pm on July 12. In Gurugram, the AQI was 147, while Noida and Greater Noida recorded AQIs of 108 and 172, respectively. Ghaziabad's AQI stood at 107. As per CPCB guidelines, an AQI of 0–50 is classified as 'good', 51–100 as 'satisfactory', 101–200 as 'moderate', 201–300 as 'poor', 301–400 as 'very poor', and 401–500 as 'severe'. Weekly forecast: Delhi to remain cloudy with rain until July 18 The IMD has forecast continued rainfall in the national capital until July 18. Its latest update noted that the city is likely to experience mostly cloudy skies, with light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning throughout the week. A cyclonic circulation over northern Haryana and adjoining areas is influencing Delhi's weather, aiding in cloud formation and rainfall activity. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels ranging from 80 to 90 per cent. Yellow alert for Jharkhand between July 13–15 Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rainfall across several districts of Jharkhand from July 13 to 15. Intermittent showers are expected across the state during this period.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Prayagraj, Kashi only cities in India to score 100/100 in improving AQI
1 2 3 Prayagraj: In a significant achievement for urban environmental management, Prayagraj and Varanasi have been awarded a perfect 100 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for their efforts to improve air quality. According to the latest evaluation report released under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Prayagraj and Varanasi are the only two cities in the country to receive full marks, reflecting the success of sustained pollution control measures. "Prayagraj is now a national model for clean air. With continued citizen support and innovation, we will keep progressing," said municipal commissioner Seelam Sai Teja. The assessment, commissioned by the central govt, highlights a significant decline in air pollution levels in Prayagraj over the past few years. The city successfully maintained its Air Quality Index (AQI) below 200 for most of the year, a major improvement compared to earlier levels. According to data, the average PM10 level in 2023-24 was 123 µg/m³, which reduced to 99 µg/m³ in 2024-25 — a 20% improvement. Even more impressively, the number of days with AQI below 200 increased substantially. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to Trade ETH/USD Without Holding Ether IC Markets Learn More In 2023-24, the city had 355 days of satisfactory AQI levels which rose to 360 days in 2024-25, indicating almost an entire year of clean air. When compared to the base year 2019-20, the city saw more than a 55% reduction in PM10 levels, underlining the effectiveness of the measures taken. A key contributor to this improvement was the development of urban forests using the Miyawaki technique in various parts of the city. This Japanese method helps create dense green cover in a short time and plays a vital role in carbon absorption and dust suppression. Authorities claim that Prayagraj's achievements were made possible through a combination of citizen participation, strategic urban planning and technological innovation. Efforts like dust control on roads, expansion of green belts, real-time monitoring of pollution hotspots, and regulation of polluting vehicles collectively led to this milestone.
Newsweek
19 hours ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Four States Told To Avoid Exercise This Weekend—'Keep Windows Closed'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Millions of Americans across four states have been urged to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity this weekend as air quality plummets to dangerous levels and smoke drifts south from massive Canadian wildfires. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued air quality warnings in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado and New Jersey, with Minnesotans specifically warned to keep their windows closed through Monday morning. Why It Matters Poor air quality puts vulnerable people, including children, older adults, and anyone with heart or lung conditions, at greater risk of serious health problems. An air quality alert sign is seen as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada reaches Minneapolis on June 3, 2025. An air quality alert sign is seen as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada reaches Minneapolis on June 3, 2025. Mark Vancleave/AP What To Know The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended its Air Quality Alert through 9 a.m. Monday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) could reach the "Very Unhealthy" or "Purple" category in some regions—meaning even healthy people face a higher risk of harmful effects. A thick blanket of smoke has already moved into parts of the state behind a cold front, with a second, heavier wave expected to spread statewide by Saturday afternoon. Officials recommend everyone, especially sensitive groups, stay indoors, avoid outdoor exercise, and keep windows shut. "Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion," the NWS said. "Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. "Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors." In Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory covering nearly every county. Fine particle pollution, or PM2.5, is expected to reach levels from "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" to outright "Unhealthy" between early Saturday and noon Monday. Northern areas could briefly hit "Very Unhealthy" levels. Officials urge sensitive groups to move all activities indoors and for everyone else to limit outdoor exertion. Conditions expected to gradually improve on Sunday but remain poor statewide into Monday morning. In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for wildfire smoke covering much of southern and western parts of the state, including Rio Grande, Conejos, Mineral, Saguache, Gunnison, La Plata, and San Juan counties. Multiple wildfires are producing moderate to heavy smoke through early Saturday morning. If visibility drops below five miles, residents are urged to limit or avoid outdoor activity entirely. Meanwhile, an Ozone Action Day Alert is in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor, including Denver and surrounding counties, where hot, stagnant weather is expected to push ozone pollution to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups. New Jersey has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for parts of the state, including Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union counties. Ground-level ozone levels could reach concentrations considered unsafe for children, seniors, and people with asthma or heart disease. Residents in these areas are advised to limit outdoor activities between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday and reduce driving and other activities that worsen local air pollution. Amid the air quality warnings, a group of six Republican lawmakers wrote to Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the United States, demanding to know her government's plans for tackling the wildfires. The lawmakers also accused Canada of lax forest management which they say has contributed to "suffocating" smoke. "In our neck of the woods, summer months are the best time of the year to spend time outdoors recreating, enjoying time with family, and creating new memories," representatives from Wisconsin and Minnesota wrote in the letter. "But this wildfire smoke makes it difficult to do all those things." Canada's government said it was reviewing the letter and planned to offer a response. What People Are Saying The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said on X, formerly Twitter: "An air quality alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke until 9 a.m. on 7/14. Air quality is expected to reach the purple category, very unhealthy for everyone, in northern MN & will be in the red & orange categories in southern MN." The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment said on X: "Ozone will remain in the Good to Moderate range on Friday, but reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Saturday." The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said on X: "An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for Saturday, July 12th! "Sensitive individuals, including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. A continued light onshore flow, partly cloudy skies, and warm temperatures are expected. As a result, ozone levels will reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category in northern portions of the state, while southern and coastal areas will remain in the moderate range. Fine particulates are expected to drop to low-moderate levels in northern and central New Jersey, and fall to good levels elsewhere." What Happens Next Warnings are in place until up to noon on Monday.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
IMD predicts cloudy skies, rainfall in Delhi; mercury to rise this weekend
Cloudy skies, light showers continue in the capital; AQI remains satisfactory Delhi and surrounding regions remained under pleasant weather conditions on Saturday after recent showers brought down soaring temperatures and provided relief from the heat and humidity earlier in the week. The city awoke to overcast skies and mild temperatures, following moderate rainfall on July 11. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a slight uptick in temperatures in the coming days, light rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the day. No weather warnings have been issued for Delhi. The IMD has forecast very light to light rainfall across the city, along with occasional lightning. Maximum temperatures are expected to settle between 34–36 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels peaking at around 82 per cent. Cloud cover is likely to remain consistent throughout the day. Air quality in Delhi remains in the 'satisfactory' range. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 86 at 9 am on 12 July. Weather forecast for the week The current spell of cloudy and pleasant weather is expected to continue over the weekend and into next week. Light to moderate showers are likely as meteorological conditions remain conducive to rainfall. A cyclonic circulation over northern Haryana and adjacent areas is influencing weather patterns in Delhi, aiding cloud development and rainfall activity. Day temperatures are anticipated to hover between 33–35 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels ranging from 80–90 per cent throughout the week. Yellow alert for parts of Jharkhand from July 13–15 Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rainfall in several districts of Jharkhand from July 13–15. Intermittent rains are expected to continue across the state during this period, an official said. On July 13, heavy rainfall is likely in Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, and East and West Singhbhum districts. The alert extends to Giridih, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Dumka, Jamtara, and other areas on July 14. Monsoon wreaks havoc in Himachal In Himachal Pradesh, relentless monsoon rains have claimed 46 lives over the past nine days, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. Of these, 15 fatalities were directly linked to rain-related incidents such as flash floods and landslides, while 31 resulted from road accidents. Another 27 people are reported missing, all due to rain-related events, and five have sustained injuries. Infrastructure has taken a severe hit, with 184 roads closed and around 791 water supply schemes impacted as of Friday, officials confirmed. Power supply has also been disrupted, with 111 transformers affected. Mandi district remains the worst-hit, accounting for 143 of the 224 closed roads and bearing the brunt of 10 cloudbursts between the night of June 30 and July 1. These triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in 15 deaths. The disaster has also led to widespread property loss, damaging 824 houses, 622 cow sheds, and 163 shops. Livestock losses have been considerable, with 849 animals reported dead. The local weather department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in isolated areas across three to eight districts in the state, valid until July 15.
