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17 Jan

Cold wave tightens grip as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flights delayed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- A dangerous combination of thick fog, piercing cold and unhealthy pollution levels blanketed Delhi-NCR on a harsh Saturday morning, dropping visibility to alarming lows, disrupting flight schedules and aggravating the region’s pollution crisis. The steep fall in temperatures, along with still air and poor atmospheric circulation, added to residents’ discomfort as the capital endured yet another intense winter phase. Large swathes of north India woke up to a heavy fog cover, drastically reducing visibility in several states. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remained shrouded in dense to extremely dense fog. Cities such as Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Bareilly,…

17 Jan

Delhi–NCR air quality worsens sharply, GRAP III restrictions enforced with immediate effect

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Delhi, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Air quality in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated rapidly, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to impose Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) with immediate effect on Friday. According to official data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which stood at 343 on Thursday, climbed further to 354 by Friday evening, placing the city firmly in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Weather experts have warned that the situation could worsen further in the coming days due to low wind speed and unfavourable meteorological conditions, potentially pushing AQI levels…

14 Jan

Makar Sankranti begins on chilly note as cold wave, dense fog prevail; IMD issues orange alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather

National Times Bureau :- As India celebrates Makar Sankranti on Wednesday, the festival will take place during an ongoing cold wave and widespread fog across northern India. However, weather experts say winter will now slowly start to weaken. Makar Sankranti traditionally marks the end of the coldest part of winter as the Sun begins moving north. This year, the change will be gradual. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly after the next two nights, giving slow relief from the cold, but fog will continue to appear in the mornings. In the mountains of North India, including the Western Himalayas, some…

13 Jan

Severe cold grips Punjab, Bathinda nears freezing point; dense fog disrupts normal life

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- A biting cold wave continued to tighten its grip over Punjab and large parts of north India, with the plains recording temperatures lower than several hill regions. Bathinda emerged as one of the coldest places in the state on Monday, with the minimum temperature plunging to 0.6 degrees Celsius, alarmingly close to the freezing point. The day temperature also remained nearly five degrees below normal, reflecting the intensity of the cold spell. Amritsar recorded a minimum temperature of 1.1 degrees Celsius, adding to the widespread chill across the region. The severe cold was accompanied by dense…

11 Jan

North India shatters Winter records as temperature plunge sharply, Cold wave to persist

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Winter has tightened its grip across North India, breaking several past records as temperatures plunged sharply in many regions. Cities across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan witnessed a steep fall in mercury levels. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief from the cold wave over the next two days. Severe Cold Across North IndiaThe national capital Delhi recorded its coldest day of the season on Sunday. Minimum temperatures at various locations in the city were as follows: Aya Nagar: 2.9°C (lowest in Delhi)Palam: 3.0°CRidge area: 3.7°CLodhi Road: 4.6°CSafdarjung: 4.8°CColdest Plains in the CountryRajasthan…

10 Jan

Delhi wakes up to season’s coldest morning at 4.2 degrees; trains delayed, flight ops hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaNew Delhi, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Delhi recorded its coldest January morning of the season on Saturday, with the temperature dipping to 4.2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The steep fall came after unexpected rain on Friday, which had already cooled the city and nearby regions. The IMD has predicted that dense fog will continue in the early mornings and late nights, and daytime temperatures will stay low because of weak sunlight. Meanwhile airlines have issued an advisory as dense fog sharply reduced visibility, particularly around the Delhi airport runway area. “Operations are running under CAT III conditions, and visibility…

09 Jan

Delhi-NCR endures cold wave as rain and fog lower temperatures further

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, New Delhi, Pollution, Rain, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Parts of Delhi, Noida and Gurugram experienced rainfall on Friday, intensifying the already harsh cold wave in the region. Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season at 4.6°C early in the morning. Despite the rain, thick fog continued to cover the Delhi-NCR area, reducing visibility and adding to the winter chill, according to morning reports. The rain followed a day when the city recorded a low of 5.8°C on Thursday, the third-lowest this winter. Observations at Safdarjung showed temperatures 1.1°C below the seasonal average. Maximum temperatures also remained below normal across the city, keeping the daytime…

07 Jan

Severe cold wave conditions grip Delhi-NCR, schools shut; AQI slips to ‘very poor’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Winter conditions intensified across Delhi and nearby regions on Wednesday, as cold-day weather, fog and poor air quality made the morning tough for residents of Delhi-NCR. Visibility dropped sharply in several areas, and the Air Quality Index stayed in the ‘very poor’ range, raising health worries. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dense to very dense fog is likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, while Delhi can expect moderate to dense fog in the early hours of January 7 and 8. Cold day conditions are expected at a few places in…

05 Jan

IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert fo rdense fog , cold wave and cold day conditions already prevailing in Punjab and Chandigarh. The bitting cold weather to likely to persist until January 9. As a result the daytime temperatures have also dropped significantly. Temperatures are likely to drop further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next two days. Over the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature has fallen by 2.1 degrees Celsius and is now 4.1 degrees below normal. Hoshiarpur recorded the lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar experienced cold day…

03 Jan

Red alert issued for dense fog and cold wave in Punjab, Chandigarh as visibility drops to zero in several parts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and cold wave conditions tightened their grip over parts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Friday, following which the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the first time this season. While no rainfall is forecast, extremely poor visibility and plunging temperatures have disrupted normal life across several districts. Amritsar and Halwara reported zero visibility, significantly affecting road and air traffic. Despite the dip, temperatures remained about three degrees above the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.5 degrees Celsius. Weather officials have warned that night temperatures are…