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Feb 07, 2019
Lands of Always Winter? Rains, hailstorm hit Delhi-NCR region; over 30 flights diverted from IGI Airport
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that the sky will generally remain cloudy throughout the day in Delhi. -
Feb 07, 2019
Delhi-NCR hit by hailstorm and heavy rain; 18 flights diverted from IGI airport between 6 and 7 pm
Delhi-NCR was hit by heavy rain and hailstrom on Thursday evening. -
Feb 06, 2019
Delhi wakes to light rain, gusty winds; intense western disturbance over northern region to bring more showers, thunderstorm on Thursday
The Delhi rain, however, will have no or little impact over the air quality which likely to stay in "very poor" quality on Wednesday and is predicted to improve in the coming few days owing to strong surface winds -
Dec 04, 2018
Delhi: SDMC fines seven major construction firms Rs 50,000 each for violations of air pollution control norms
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation has collected Rs 3.5 lakh as penalties from seven construction companies for "violation" of air pollution control norms in the first three days of December, the civic body said on Monday. -
Nov 16, 2018
India house prices to rise at half the rate of consumer price inflation in 2019; Delhi will be hit hardest: Poll
House prices have risen at almost double-digit rates for over a decade in a country of 1.3 billion people, where for many, owning a home is still a dream. -
Nov 13, 2018
Delhi pollution: EPCA boss Bhure Lal's idea to ban all non-CNG vehicles symptomatic of bureaucratic stupidity
Banning one crore vehicles would put at least a crore more commuters—assuming just one person rides one vehicle—at the mercy of public transport. -
Nov 09, 2018
Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for second day after Diwali; likely to improve by Saturday say agencies
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 426 which falls in the 'severe' category, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) said the city's air quality has "improved significantly" since Thursday, but the recovery was slow due to low surface wind speed. -
Nov 06, 2018
Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'very poor', but agencies warn it will worsen to 'severe-plus emergency' after Diwali
Even if "partial toxic crackers" are used in Delhi during Diwali, SAFAR said the air quality and pollution levels are likely to deteriorate in the region. -
Nov 06, 2018
Day before Diwali, Delhi records season's worst air quality, pollution inches towards 'severe plus emergency'; experts warn of further dip
According to a warning issued by Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the national capital's air quality is expected to deteriorate to 'severe plus emergency' category after Diwali and it will be "bad" on 8 November even if "partial toxic crackers" are burned compared to last year. -
Nov 05, 2018
Delhi facing worst pollution so far this year: Before Diwali, air quality deteriorates to 'hazardous' category
Delhi's Air Quality Index sharply spiked on Monday as a thick haze engulfed the National Capital ahead of Diwali due to high impact of stubble burning and pushed the air quality in the 'very poor' category, authorities said.
