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Hans India
an hour ago
- Hans India
Delhi sees moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas
The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 34.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 0.7 degrees below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy rains lashed the city on Sunday morning, leading to waterlogging in several areas, including Deoli, Panchkuian Road, Moti Bagh, ITO, Mukherjee Nagar and Pul Prahladpur. As per the IMD, Delhi witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall in various areas between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Mayur Vihar received the highest rainfall of 27 mm between 11.30 pm on Saturday and 2.30 am on Sunday. Pusa recorded 24.5 mm, Najafgarh 22 mm, Pragati Maidan 18.7 mm, Palam 14.2 mm, and Safdarjung 8.2 mm during the same period. Light showers were also reported from Lodi Road, Ridge, and Ayanagar. According to the weather department, rain activity had remained subdued on Friday and during the day on Saturday before intensifying late evening onwards. Between 8.30 am on August 1 and 8.30 am on August 2, Ayanagar recorded 11 mm of rainfall, followed by 4.6 mm in Safdarjung and 4.2 mm in Lodi Road. The minimum temperature settled at 24.2 degrees Celsius, 2.9 notches below the season's average. Relative humidity was recorded at 94 per cent at 5.30 pm. The weather department has forecast thunderstorm with rain on Monday with maximum and minimum temperature expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius and 24 degree Celsius, respectively. The air quality was recorded in the satisfactory category at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 79, 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'.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Bengal braces for a wet week: Heavy rainfall, flooding feared in North Bengal, thunderstorms to continue in South Bengal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Sunday said that light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect many parts of South Bengal throughout the week. The weather office also issued a warning for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over North Bengal for the next two days, raising concerns about the possibility of localised flooding. 'The upper air cyclonic circulation over northeast Bihar & neighbourhood lay over northwest Bihar & adjoining northeast Uttar Pradesh and extended up to 4.5 km above mean sea level tilting southwestwards with height. 'The monsoon trough at mean sea level passed through Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shamli, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Chapra, Bankura, Canning, and thence southeastwards to the northeast Bay of Bengal. Under the presence of the above meteorological conditions and strong moisture incursion, widespread light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall activity with extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places very likely over North Bengal during the next two days,' reads the IMD bulletin. The IMD has issued a Red alert (Take Action) for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts for Sunday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm at isolated places. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Coochbehar are under an Orange alert (Be Prepared), with heavy to very heavy rain (7-20 cm) forecast at isolated locations. Meanwhile, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda have been issued a Yellow alert (Be Aware), with heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) likely at one or two places. All North Bengal districts are expected to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers at most places throughout the week. A moderate flash flood risk remains for watershed areas and hilly neighbourhoods in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar over the next 24 hours. IMD has also warned of landslide risks, localised flooding, traffic congestion, and possible damage to kutcha houses and roads. The public has been advised to avoid vulnerable areas, monitor river levels, and restrict movement in landslide-prone zones. In South Bengal, the IMD has issued a Yellow alert for most districts for Sunday. It said that Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Nadia, Murshidabad, and Bankura districts might experience thunderstorms with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places. Some South Bengal districts are expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) in the middle of the week. Kolkata is expected to have cloudy and humid weather, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers in the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 32.2 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain close to 28.4 degree Celsius. Relative humidity will stay high, ranging between 75 per cent and 96 per cent. The city recorded 009.0 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. (Anisha Ghosh is an intern with The Indian Express)
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Wettest July is also Kolkata's cleanest July
1 2 Kolkata: Torrential rain may have turned Kolkata's roads into a bumpy, congested mess, but it did one thing remarkably well—gave the city some of its cleanest air in years. According to air quality data analysed by TOI from the Victoria Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS), July 2025 was among the cleanest Julys in recent memory, second only to July 2023. The city experienced frequent and heavy rainfall throughout the month, washing out suspended pollutants and reducing vehicular dust. A senior official from the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) confirmed the trend: "The rains acted like a natural air purifier. Most monitoring stations reported 'Good' air quality on the majority of days." The Victoria station, located on the southern edge of the city's iconic Maidan—often dubbed the city's "green lung"—is uniquely placed. While two sides are buffered by vast open greens, the other two face heavy traffic zones and dense tailpipe emissions. This positioning makes it an ideal gauge of both nature's influence and urban pollution levels. The data shows a dramatic shift in July 2023 and 2025, where over 80% of the days recorded 'Good' AQI levels (0–50), indicating minimal air pollution. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata However, environmental experts are warning that this post-rain clean air may be short-lived. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo Once the dry spell returns, the damaged and crater-ridden roads—worsened by July's downpours—will become hotbeds of resuspended dust, contributing significantly to PM10 and PM2.5 levels. "Loose road dust from potholes and unpaved edges becomes airborne with just the movement of vehicles," explained Dipankar Dutta, former DG (Town Planning) of KMC. "Given the current condition of Kolkata's roads, dust resuspension could emerge as a dominant pollutant source in the coming months." The situation poses a double challenge: deteriorating road conditions that increase travel time and discomfort, and a surge in dust pollution once the monsoon recedes. Multiple source-apportionment studies have shown that resuspended road dust accounts for a significant portion of urban PM10 levels in Indian cities, especially during dry spells. Kolkata's clean air in July, though encouraging, is a seasonal gift rather than a structural improvement. Unless the road infrastructure is promptly repaired, the city may soon return to moderate or even poor air quality, despite lower industrial emissions or vehicle numbers. In the weeks ahead, all eyes will be on whether the municipal agencies can act fast enough to fix roads before they become unwitting contributors to Kolkata's next pollution spike. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
