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Indian Express
32 minutes ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Rains and winds keep Delhi's air clean for 9th day in a row
With light rain seen in Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region on Friday, the air quality remained satisfactory for the ninth day in a row. Windy conditions, with south-easterly winds blowing up to 34 kmph over Delhi, have also helped clear pollutants. 'Satisfactory' AQI has been recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board since June 26 — one of the most significant streaks of good air quality days observed in Delhi. The Air quality index (AQI) was 'satisfactory' at 78 on Friday, a day before it had been 72. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also sounded an orange alert, anticipating light to moderate rain in the evening hours on Friday. According to the IMD, 21 mm of rainfall was recorded in Pusa, followed by 15.5 mm at Janakpuri. Safdarjung, which is representative of the capital, did not log rainfall. However, other stations such as Najafgarh 8 mm, Palam saw 5.2 mm, Ridge 4.4 mm, Ayanagar 2.8 mm, SPS Mayur Vihar 0.5 mm and Pragati Maidan 0.2 mm. Trace rainfall was recorded at the Lodi Road station. The IMD, in its weather bulletin, said South-Easterly winds prevailed with wind speed up to 19 kmph gusting to 34 kmph over Delhi on Friday. While the minimum temperature was near normal at 28.4 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature was a notch below normal at 36.2 degrees Celsius. The humidity levels meanwhile reached up to 87%. In its forecast, the IMD has sounded a yellow alert throughout the weekend. It has anticipated: 'Generally cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm or lightning.' In the next week, while there is no alert issued by the Met office, it has forecast light to moderate rain. The temperatures are expected to drop eventually to around 32 degrees Celsius, and the night temperatures could settle at around 24 degrees Celsius. The IMD officials also warned that, 'Heavy rainfall activity likely to continue over northwest and central India during next 7 days with peak intensity over northwest India during July 6 and 7.' Meanwhile, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, in its air quality forecast said: 'The air quality is likely to be in the Satisfactory category from July 5 to 7.' The outlook for the subsequent six days read: The air quality is likely to be in the Satisfactory to Moderate category.'
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Delhi weather: IMD issues orange alert for moderate rain
Delhi witnessed overcast conditions with light drizzle and thunderstorm on Friday even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert. Meanwhile, a yellow alert was issued for southwest Delhi for the same period. An orange alert indicates the need to 'be prepared and stay updated,' while a yellow alert signifies 'be aware,' as per the IMD. Earlier in the on Friday, light rainfall was recorded in several parts of the city. Rainfall was observed between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm in Pusa 21 mm, Ridge 1.0 mm, Ayanagar 2.2 mm and Janakpuri 0.5 mm. Mayur Vihar received 0.5 mm rainfall, Najafgarh 8.0 mm, Pragati Maidan 0.2 mm and Palam 0.6 mm. Live Events The maximum temperature in the national capital settled at 36.2 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 28.4 degrees Celsius, 0.5 degrees above normal on Friday. Meanwhile, the city's air quality was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 78 at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Gurgaon swelters as humidity soars to 90%, light rain offers no relief
Gurgaon: The city reeled under extreme humidity with levels going up to 90 percent on Friday. Scattered drizzles were seen during the day, but they offered little respite from the heat. Even as the minimum temperature dropped a notch from the previous day to record 28 degrees Celsius on Friday, residents felt no relief due to high humidity levels. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.6 degrees higher than the previous day. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the city is under the influence of moist monsoon winds, but due to the weak monsoon current, rainfall activity remains subdued. "The current spell is more about high moisture than rain," an IMD official said, adding that more rainfall is expected in the coming days. "Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in the state on July 9," he said. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Meanwhile, the humid conditions are expected to persist over the weekend, and residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to outdoor heat, especially during the afternoon hours.
Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Southwest Monsoon covers entire country 9 days before normal date says IMD
According to a latest update from the Indian Meteorological Department or IMD, the Southwest Monsoon covered the entire country on 29th June including National Capital Delhi. Southwest monsoon has further advanced over remaining parts of Punjab, and some more parts of Rajasthan, and Haryana on 26th June; further advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh and Haryana and entire Delhi on 29th June. Thus, it has covered the entire country on 29th June, against the normal date of 08th July (9 days before the normal date of covering the entire India).
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi suffers summer-like day as humidity ramps up real-feel temp to around 49°C
The Capital suffered a sweltering day on Thursday, recording a 'real feel' temperature of 48.9 degrees Celsius (°C) at 2.30pm and a peak wet-bulb temperature of 29.57°C, recorded at 5.30pm. While the maximum temperature on the day was 36.9°C, a degree below normal, high humidity—between 59% and 89%—made it an uncomfortable day for the city, belying the onset of monsoon. While the maximum temperature on the day was 36.9°C, a degree below normal, high humidity—between 59% and 89%—made it an uncomfortable day for the city, belying the onset of monsoon. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) To be sure, a wet-bulb reading above 32°C or high can significantly impair the human body's ability to cool itself, while 35°C is considered the theoretical limit for survival. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast similar weather conditions to persist on Friday, predicting increasing rain activity from Saturday. A yellow alert for light to moderate showers is in place for Saturday. Meanwhile, Delhi's minimum temperature was at 27.7°C, which was around normal. It is likely to be between 26°C and 28°C on Friday, and dip by 1 to 2°C on Saturday, according to the IMD forecast. According to the IMD's daily weather bulletin, only 'trace' rainfall was recorded at the Lodhi Road and Palam weather stations between 8.30am and 5.30pm. Delhi's base weather station at Safdarjung recorded no rainfall. IMD declared the onset of the southwest monsoon on June 29, two days after its normal date. In the 24 hours since the onset, 14mm of rainfall was recorded at the Safdarjung observatory. However, since then, the trough first moved north of Delhi and is currently to the south of the Capital. So far, in July, Delhi has only logged 3.8mm of rainfall in the first three days of the month. The normal monthly rainfall in July is 209.7mm. IMD said the monsoon trough was passing through Bikaner, Sheopur, Khajuraho, Daltonganj, Digha and thence east southeastwards to the northeast Bay of Bengal. Mahesh Palawat, vice president at Skymet Meteorology, said that while the trough was away from Delhi, it is expected to move northwards from Saturday. 'From Saturday, rain activity should pick up marginally in the region,' he said. Ashwary Tiwari, who runs the weather forecasting page IndiaMetSky on X, also predicted an increase in rain activity over the weekend. 'While it may not be widespread, we can see an increase in rain activity over Delhi-NCR between July 5 and 9. Some parts may see intense showers too,' he said. While the IMD issued a yellow alert for Saturday, there is no colour-coded alert in place for Friday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. However, very light to light rainfall is likely, it said. Delhi's air quality, meanwhile, continued to remain in the 'satisfactory' category of the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily bulletin for an eighth consecutive day. The average AQI on Thursday was 72, an improvement from an AQI of 83, recorded a day prior. The Centre's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS), which is a forecasting body under the Union ministry of earth sciences, said in its daily bulletin that the air quality is expected to remain in the 'satisfactory' category until July 6.
