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Srinagar: Tourists embrace winter chill with shikara rides on Dal Lake amid freezing temperatures
Srinagar, February 7: Tourists in Srinagar embraced the winter chill as they explored the city's scenic beauty amid freezing temperatures on Friday.
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, IMD predicts cloudy weather
New Delhi, Feb 3: Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 313 on Monday at 6 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category
New Delhi, Feb 2: The air quality in Delhi has significantly deteriorated, as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 341 on Sunday at 6 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), falling into the 'very poor' category.
GRAP-3 curbs back in Delhi as air quality worsens
New Delhi, Jan 30: As the air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 'Severe' levels on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) re-imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Thursday.
Kashmir in the grip of cold wave: Tourists enjoy chilly weather
Srinagar, January 28: A severe cold wave has taken hold of the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures plummeting below freezing. Residents and tourists alike are braving the sub-zero conditions, donning heavy layers of clothing and seeking warmth by bonfires.
J-K: Dal Lake shimmers in frost as cold wave grips Srinagar
Srinagar, January 20: On a crisp Monday morning, as the cold wave gripped Srinagar, the iconic Dal Lake stood as a breathtaking canvas, its surface glistening under a thin layer of frost.
Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed
New Delhi, Jan 19: Dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Sunday, leading to significant disruptions in train schedules across multiple routes and challenging travel conditions for commuters.
GRAP stage-III curbs revoked amid improved air quality in Delhi
New Delhi, January 18: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to revoke curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after a marked improvement in Delhi's air quality levels. The decision, announced on January 17, followed a review by the GRAP Sub-Committee, which observed a sustained 'improvement' in the Air Quality Index (AQI) from "Severe" to "Very Poor."
GRAP stage 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
New Delhi, January 16: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage-IV measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following a notable improvement in air quality.
Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi applauds IMD on its 150th foundation day
New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam' initiated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on its 150th foundation day. He said that IMD was a symbol of India's scientific journey since it has served crores of Indians for 150 years.
Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi appaulads IMD on its 150th foundation day
New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam' initiated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on its 150th foundation day. He said that IMD was a symbol of India's scientific journey since it has served crores of Indians for 150 years.
50 per cent increase in accuracy of weather forecasts: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, January 14: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that there has been a 50 per cent rise in the accuracy of weather forecasts since the last decade. He said that before Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power there were only a handful of radar networks, but the number has been doubled now to 39.
Tamil Nadu: Flight operations affected at Chennai Airport due to poor visibility
Chennai, January 13: Flight operations were affected at the Chennai International Airport due to poor visibility amid dense fog conditions in Tamil Nadu.
Cold wave: Schools in Bihar's Araria closed for classes up to 8 till January 12
Patna, Jan 9: Amid severe cold wave conditions, the authorities have suspended classes up to 8th standard in all schools of Bihar's Araria district till January 12.
IMD launches special webpage for weather updates for upcoming Mahakumbh Mela
Lucknow, January 3: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Manish Ranalkar on Friday said that the IMD had launched a special webpage for the weather updates for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela.