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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
16-day streak of satisfactory air quality ends in Delhi
For the first time in 16 days, Delhi's air quality dropped into the 'moderate' category on Saturday, despite light rain and cloudy weather on the day and over the past few days in the National Capital Region (NCR). The temperature also slightly rose on Saturday. Rain near Janpath in New Delhi on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT photo) Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) on Saturday was 105 (moderate) at 4pm, a deterioration from 79 (satisfactory) on Friday and 59 on Thursday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's daily national bulletin. The last time Delhi's AQI was in the moderate category was June 25 — from June 26 to July 11, AQI was in the 'satisfactory' category. Forecasts by Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) for Delhi predict that AQI will return to the satisfactory category by Sunday and remain so till at least Tuesday. Safdarjung, Delhi's base weather station, recorded 1mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 8.30am on Saturday and 15.6mm from 8.30am to 8.30 pm. Palam recorded 8.2mm in 24 hours till 8.30am and 0.6mm throughout the rest of the day. Lodhi Road recorded 0.4mm of rain till 8.30am and 12mm later in the day, and Pusa recorded 13mm in the first half and 1mm of rain later in the day. The maximum temperature was recorded at 34.8°C, 0.7°C below the normal and higher than Friday's 33.2 °C. The minimum was clocked at 26.4°C, higher than Friday's 25.6°C. The India Meteorological department (IMD) has forecast that light rain will continue in the city over the next few days. 'Generally cloudy skies will persist throughout the next week. Very light to light rain along with thunderstorm and lighting is also expected to continue till next at least next Thursday,' said an IMD official. According to IMD, up to 15.5 mm of rainfall is considered light rainfall, 15.6mm to 64.4 mm is considered moderate rainfall, 64.5 mm to 115.5mm is considered heavy rainfall and 115.6mm to 204.4mm is very heavy rainfall.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi braces for more rain, thunderstorms today as IMD issues yellow alert for city
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for parts of north India, including New Delhi, even as the capital received incessant rain in the early hours of Monday. New Delhi is likely to receive more rains on Monday.(Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) The IMD bulletin predicted heavy rain alerts for multiple states, including Delhi, Mumbai, Dehradun, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and warned of floods, landslides, thunderstorms, and waterlogging through July 9. The weather agency separately issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and squalls predicted for Delhi throughout the day. Also Read: Delhi weather today: Residents wake up to rain, more showers expected; yellow alert issued The capital received a spell of early morning rain, which brought a respite from the heat and humidity on Monday. However, several areas of the city reported waterlogging, affecting traffic movement during peak commuting hours. Delhi recorded 12 mm of rainfall at 8:30 am as the minimum temperature of Monday dropped to 22.9 degrees Celsius, the weather agency said. It has also forecast similar conditions to persist over the next two days, with very light to light rain expected thereafter. More rains expected The IMD on Sunday said that the monsoon trough at mean sea level passes through Suratgarh, Sirsa, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Daltonganj, Bankura, Digha and thence southeastward to the northeast Bay of Bengal, ANI reported. Also Read: Weather today: Red alert in Shimla, Maharashtra; rain hits Delhi Apart from Delhi, Ahmedabad in Gujarat also witnessed heavy rainfall, with waterlogging and traffic snarls in the city. Other districts of Gujarat too saw an intense spell of rainfall with Banaskantha facing severe flooding and Tharad being one of the worst-affected. A red alert has also been issued for parts, including Surendranagar, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, Rajkot, and Sabarkantha districts. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 81 -' categorised as "satisfactory" by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi weather today: Residents wake up to rain, more showers expected; yellow alert issued
Residents of Delhi-NCR got a huge relief from the heat and humidity on Monday morning as the region saw light to moderate rainfall overnight into the morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing the city under an yellow alert. The prediction for the next two days is a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over Delhi NCR.(Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) Sunday remained largely dry and humid despite the regional weather department's yellow alert predicting rain. But Delhi-NCR residents woke up to showers on Monday morning. According to the weather department, the maximum temperature in Delhi was 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with the minimum rising slightly to 28.8 degrees. See all weather updates here LIVE Delhi weather forecast The prediction for the next two days is a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over Delhi and NCR, and very light to light rain through the rest of the week from Wednesday to Sunday. As per IMD website, Delhi was under an yellow alert on Monday and Tuesday. Delhi may see a stable temperature through the week, with the maximum ranging from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. The residents of the national capital will surely welcome a respite from the heat and humidity. The neighbouring states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab are also expected to receive rainfall over the next two days. The monsoon season is intensifying in the region, and the residents would welcome rainfall, even if it means a slightly longer wait in traffic lines. Delhi air quality The air quality in Delhi and the surrounding areas remained satisfactory, another good news for the people of the national capital. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) ranged from 90 at Siri Fort, to as low as 66 at Lodhi Road, according to figures from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 0 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'.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR this evening
Delhi rain today: Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) areas are expected to witness light to moderate rainfall with light thunderstorms and lightning in the next two hours, the regional weather forecast department said. Pitampura, Lajpat Nagar, Model Town, and Civil Lines are also among the areas likely to receive rain in the next 2 hours. (Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) The city is under a yellow alert for Sunday. The maximum temperature in the capital is expected to settle around 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to be at 29 degrees Celsius. The weather department's forecast is for the NCR areas of Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh, Noida, Dadri, and Greater Noida. Rainfall is also likely at major places in Delhi, including Burari, Bawana, Pitampura, Lajpat Nagar, Model Town, Civil Lines, Shahadra, Vivek Vihar, Nehru Stadium, ITO, Delhi University, Kalkaji, and Rohini. The weather office said that neighbouring states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are also likely to receive light to moderate rainfall at some places in the next two hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, are also expected during the evening and night hours. Delhi has been under a heavy rain alert since morning, as the monsoon season is intensifying in the region. IMD said in a post on X that the "monsoon trough at mean sea level" continues to pass through Delhi, Lucknow, Suratgarh, Sirsa, Varanasi, Daltonganj, Bankura, Digha, and hence southeastwards to northeast Bay of Bengal. The national capital's air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category at 9 am, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showing an air quality index (AQI) reading of 82. As per CPCB, an AQI between 0 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'. Delhi is forecast to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on Monday, July 7, as well.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Eternal Light': Dalai Lama's new biography to release in September
Marking his 90th birthday, publishing house Westland Books on Sunday announced a new biography of the 14th Dalai Lama . Written by senior journalist and author Arvind Yadav, "Eternal Light: The Life and Times of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama", scheduled to be released in September, chronicles the pivotal moments of the Dalai Lama's remarkable life -- from his childhood in Amdo and recognition as the 14th Dalai Lama, to the Chinese occupation of Tibet, his exile, and his emergence as a global spiritual icon. "I am grateful for Arvind Yadav's efforts in making this biography available. This book will allow more readers to gain insight into Tibetan history . It also sheds light on the ongoing challenges our people face, and more importantly, it carries the message I have always sought to spread - one of love, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness, kindness, and the oneness of humanity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold Container Homes in Batangas - Prices You Won't Believe! Shipping Container Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo "It is my hope that 'Eternal Light' will serve as an inspiration to all who seek to cultivate a more compassionate and peaceful world," said the Dalai Lama in a statement. Born on July 6, 1935, into a farming family in present-day Qinghai province, the Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959 along with many Tibetans following the Chinese military takeover of Tibet under Communist leader Mao Zedong . He later settled in Dharamshala, which he has since called his "adopted" home. Live Events Over the decades, he has become one of the world's most respected spiritual figures, earning a global following that transcends religious boundaries. In recognition of his steadfast dedication to peace, compassion, and nonviolence, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. According to the publisher, "Eternal Light" also captures the Tibetan people's persistent efforts to safeguard their culture, history, and religion while in exile under the Dalai Lama's leadership. "This biography marks a turning point... Yadav's biography is the result of years of research. He sets the record straight on the variances in the perception of the history of Tibet and by extension the Dalai Lama's journey as a global ambassador of peace," said Minakshi Thakur, publisher and editor at Westland Books.
