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March 5, 2026: Don’t let the ‘moderate’ AQI fool you. Delhi has an ozone problem
For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Lodhi Road. While the IMD monitoring system recorded an AQI of 123 at 11 am, our handheld device showed a higher reading of 173 – placing the air quality firmly in the ‘moderate’ category.
Oct 9, 2025: Is artificial rain an effective measure against pollution or a temporary relief?
For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry visited the India Meteorological Department on Lodhi Road.
Delhi hits 40.1 degrees Celsius: Ridge records hottest day of 2025 so far
The national capital experienced a scorching Wednesday as temperatures soared to unprecedented levels for the season, with the Ridge area recording a blistering maximum of 40.1 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that several monitoring stations across Delhi…
Places in India that are experiencing extreme heat right now
Currently, several parts of India are experiencing intense heat, with temperatures rising significantly above the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and weather reports, heatwave conditions have set in across multiple states, especially in eastern and western India, earlier than expected. This premature heatwave, influenced by factors…
Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 29.5 deg C; air quality 'poor'
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the day's minimum temperature settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius while the humidity levels oscillated between 13 and 63 per cent. Read further on Dynamite News:
Himachal: Snowfall, widespread rain across state; IMD predicts more to follow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that snowfall in the upper reaches will continue. Read further on Dynamite News:
J&K: Cold wave continues; Srinagar records minimum of 2.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday
Earlier, on February 15, IMD Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius. Read further on Dynamite News:
J&K: Kashmir Valley continues to experience winter chill
The maximum temperature in Srinagar is expected to remain at 15 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is forecasted to be at 2 degrees Celsius. Read further on Dynamite News:
Light rains in Delhi, more predicted during day
Light rain drizzled over the national capital overnight, with the weather department predicting more thunderstorm and rain on Tuesday as well. The minimum temperature was recorded at 12.8 degrees Celsius, 4.4 notches above normal for this time of the season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The humidity level…
J-K: Restoration work underway at Gurez-Bandipora road and Dawar-Tulail road
The Kashmir valley has been covered under a thick blanket of snow for the past several days. Read further on Dynamite News: