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Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Hot and humid Delhi swelters in 45.9-degree Celsius feel-like temp
New Delhi: A day of no rain left Delhiites in sweltering heat. The high humidity led to a high heat index, or feel-like temperature, too. That was 45.9 degrees Celsius at 2.30 pm and 47.8 degrees Celsius at 5.30pm on Thursday. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain on Thursday night, but patchy rain is expected from Friday to the end of the month. The relative humidity oscillated between 58% and 94%. As there was no rain but patchy cloud cover throughout the day, the discomfort, especially during the afternoon, was high. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The maximum temperature on Thursday was 35.9 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal, at Safdarjung, which is the city's base station. It was 5.1 degrees higher than Wednesday's maximum temperature. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no station in Delhi recorded rain from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Neighbouring Faridabad logged 9.5mm of rainfall. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung settled at 25 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal. "Scattered rain activity is expected over the next few days. There are chances of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Friday to June 29. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dungannon: If You Were Born Between 1940-1975 You Could Be Eligible For This Life Cover Reassured Get Quote Undo However, some parts of the city may witness light to moderate showers on June 29," a Met official said. IMD has not issued any colour-coded warning for the next seven days. As no intense rain activity is expected on Friday, hot and humid conditions are expected, with the day temperature predicted to stay between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. In June so far, Safdarjung has logged 151.3mm of rainfall as opposed to the normal of the entire month of 209.7 mm. Out of 10 rainy days this month so far, the city has mostly seen spells of light to moderate rainfall. In July last year, Safdarjung recorded 203.7 mm of rainfall. In July 2023, it received 384.6mm of rainfall, including two consecutive days of rainfall with over 100mm. Delhi's air quality, meanwhile, continued to stay satisfactory with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 91. It was 67 a day earlier. According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS), the forecasting body under the Union ministry of earth sciences, the air quality is likely to remain satisfactory till Sunday.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Saiyaara ko helmet pehnaaye: Uttar Pradesh Police's viral warning on X states mohabbat mein safety zaroori hai
Love is important, but safety is more important, okay? Don't believe us, but believe the police who have made this official — and viral. The viral bike scenes from Saiyaara have been turned into a cautionary tale (and meme!) by Uttar Pradesh Police on X (formerly Twitter) In possibly the most Gen Z and millennial crossover we didn't know we needed, Uttar Pradesh Police has jumped onto the #SaiyaaraFever and used it to serve some helmet-waale life gyaan! Their latest post on X (formerly Twitter) features a helmet-friendly spin on Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's now-iconic scene from Mohit Suri's emo-romantic blockbuster that's been making Gen Z cry into their popcorn. What happened UP Police took a scene where the characters of Ahaan and Aneet — Krish Kapoor and Vaani Batra — are holding helmets, turning it into a full-blown road safety advisory. Think red helmet in Aneet's hand, white one magically placed on Ahaan's bike — all digitally edited in, of course. They even captioned it with their now-famous line: 'Helmet peheniye, Saiyaara ko bhi pehnaiye, warna romance se pehle hi roadmap badal sakta hai. Mohabbat mein safety zaroori hai.' Yes, they said it. Safety. Zaroori. In. Love. And Delhiites (and the rest of the Internet) are loving it! UP Police rocks, Saiyaaras shocked, say X users Social media users took it on the chin, with major applause for the police's creative department. 'We should appreciate UP Police's creativity,' wrote one user, as another posted: 'Got to give credit to UP Police. They dug up something from nowhere.' One user even took a jibe, 'Helmet for both the heads, safety and protection both are very important.' Touché. And another jokingly asked, 'Agar Saiyaara na ho toh bhi helmet zaroori hai?' *user cries in single* Meanwhile in theatres… While UP Police was editing helmets, fans have taken it to a whole other level of emotional commitment. The film, which many are comparing to Aashiqui 2 (2013) and Rockstar (2011), has become a full-blown capsule complete with heartbreak, longing, and redemption arcs that have even the most jaded Delhi boys becoming love paglus. Such is the craze that the OG Aashiqui 2 girl, Shraddha Kapoor, went: 'Saiyaara se Aashiqui ho gayi hai mujhe!' Uff, we say! Shraddha Kapoor's Instagram Stories praising the film(Screengrabs: Instagram) And right from Uttar Pradesh's Sardhana, we got this IV drip-fuelled gem: Need we say more? The storm so far Saiyaara surpassed Aashiqui 2's lifetime collection in just four days! And by day 7, it has crossed the ₹150 crore mark. With its massive appeal to all the aashiq types among Gen Z, Millennials, and even Gen X, this film has given us viral tears, viral memes, and now... viral helmets! But as UP Police said, take it as a cautionary tale. Because what's romance without a little road sense? For more, follow @
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Delhi to launch Yamuna cruise services in November
Cruising on the Yamuna River will soon become a reality for the people of Delhi. Starting in in November, residents and tourists will be able to enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the river as the city prepares to launch its first cruise service. Officials confirmed that the preparations are nearly complete, and the service will begin along an 8-kilometre stretch from Sonia Vihar to new project is part of the Delhi government's efforts to clean and beautify the Yamuna and promote ecotourism. The cruise will run between the Wazirabad barrage near Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, close to the Shani temple. This stretch has been specifically designed for cruise operations. The calm flow of the river in this section and the improved water quality have made the area ideal for bring this project to life, five government agencies have come together and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). These include the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC), and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. All these departments will work together to manage operations, maintain safety, and ensure a smooth and scenic experience for say that this cruise will not only offer a new leisure option for Delhiites but also encourage people to appreciate the Yamuna River in a new light. Over the years, the Yamuna has suffered from pollution and neglect. Through this initiative, the government hopes to promote awareness and highlight the importance of river service is expected to attract both locals and tourists, offering them a chance to see the city from a unique viewpoint—on the water. Ticket pricing, timings, and cruise details are yet to be announced, but trial runs are likely to begin in the coming launch of the cruise service marks an important step in the city's vision to blend urban development with eco-friendly tourism. With the collaborative efforts of multiple departments, Delhi is getting ready to sail smoothly into a cleaner and more sustainable future.- Ends advertisement
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Smooth traffic on Minto Bridge surprises commuters
NEW DELHI: In a rare departure from the norm, the Minto Bridge underpass, notorious for severe waterlogging every monsoon, remained dry and fully operational during Wednesday morning's heavy rain, drawing surprise and praise from Delhiites. Located at the intersection of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg and Swami Vivekananda Marg (formerly Minto Road), the century-old railway underpass is typically among the first to flood during the rains, bringing traffic to a halt and drawing criticism over poor civic preparedness. However despite heavy rainfall, vehicles moved smoothly through the underpass, with no signs of water accumulation. A video of the clear roadway quickly went viral, with social media users expressing disbelief and cautious optimism. Minto Bridge connects key points like Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi, and Darya Ganj, making its monsoon performance a barometer of city infrastructure. 'This is the change Delhi is witnessing under the BJP government in just a few months!' posted BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya, crediting the improvement to the civic efforts led by CM Rekha Gupta. Whether this is a one-off win or a sign of systemic improvement remains uncertain. For now, the residents are relieved to see the city's most flood-prone spot stay above water.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Adbhut! Avishwasniya!: Delhis Infamous Minto Bridge Underpass Stays Clear Amidst Heavy Rains, X Cant Handle It
In a unique scene that took Delhiites by surprise and social media into tizzy, the infamous waterlogged Minto Bridge underpass witnessed free flowing traffic during Wednesday morning, even as heavy rain pounded the national capital. The 90-year-old railway underbridge has long been synonymous with torrential waterlogging during monsoon months, which has continued since India's independence. The Minto Bridge, placed strategically where Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg meets Swami Vivekananda Marg, is an integral artery that connects Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi, and Darya Ganj. Its vulnerability to flooding has been a commuters' nightmare for long. #WATCH | Delhi: Latest visuals from Minto Bridge; traffic running smoothly. The national capital received heavy rainfall this morning. — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2025 But a video uploaded by news agency ANI on Wednesday morning presented a very different picture: cars plying effortlessly under the underpass with no signs of waterlogging in sight. "Latest visuals from Minto Bridge; traffic flowing smoothly. The national capital was lashed with heavy rain this morning," read the caption accompanying the video. The sudden turn of events soon attracted responses on all social media networks, with most calling it a "miracle at Minto Bridge." Amit Malviya of BJP attributed the turnaround to the new Delhi BJP government under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. "Even after heavy rain, vehicles passed smoothly over Minto Bridge, which used to get flooded with even a drizzle. That's the difference Delhi is seeing in just a few months under the BJP government!" Malviya tweeted. X user Monica Jasuja shared the same sentiment, saying in amazement, "Breaking: Minto Bridge navigates Delhi rains without becoming a swimming pool! Adbhut! Avishwasniya! Akalpaniya! (Amazing! Unbelievable! Unimaginable!)". Breaking: Minto Bridge survives Delhi rains without turning into a swimming pool! Adbhut! Avishwasniya! Akalpaniya! 90 years of "underwater bridge experience" finally ends. Turns out all it needed was some actual drain cleaning, not underwater engineering! New government… — Monica Jasuja (@jasuja) July 23, 2025 While some rejoiced at the miracle, others argued over whether that kind of success should be held newsworthy. "Anything functioning normally in this country is such an anomaly that it warrants a celebration," one X user wrote. Another said, "One of the busiest roads in the most significant borough of the capital country not waterlogged because of rain is news in this country." Alternatively, other users provided compliments for the efforts of the present government. "You know the govt has done a great job when Minto bridge has no rain water surrounded with less traffic. Mass respect and W for Rekha Gupta," wrote another user. Smita Barooah, considering the difficulty, wrote, "The Delhi government has been working on cleaning the drains on a war footing.". In spite of the gigantic pendency & since they've been in power for less than 6 months, much has been accomplished. Of course much more is yet to be done. Minto Bridge remaining open during the monsoons is a sign of good progress. The Minto Bridge has been an evergreen problem for civic officials in the past, with attempts over decades to address its waterlogging problems. The Public Works Department (PWD) has taken numerous steps over the years, ranging from the installation of pumps to the laying of new drainage lines. This latest example of the underpass staying dry even as heavy rains lashed the city indicates that all efforts made recently may be paying off, providing a ray of hope for Delhi's monsoons.
