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Delhi Suffers 'Severe Plus' Air Quality Amidst Dense Fog
Such a grave level poses alarming health implications particularly for vulnerable groups.
IMD Predicts Widespread Rain Over the Next Week as Monsoon Continues on Track
A similar trend has been forecast for the national capital city of Delhi as well as the northwestern states of the country. Here are the details of what the IMD said in its bulletin.
Delhi Braces for Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Orange Alert for Upcoming Days
The IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for heavy rainfall over the upcoming four days. "Delhi is forecasted to receive moderate to heavy rain throughout the day, with the most intense rainfall predicted for Sunday and Monday," stated the IMD. Several areas in Delhi, including Rohini and Burari, saw rainfall this morning.
Delhi Anticipates Monsoon's Arrival Within 2-3 Days, IMD Reports
Comparing to the recent years, IMD data reveals that it came on June 26 last year, June 30 in 2022, July 13 in 2021, and June 25 in 2020.
Skymet Forecasts Normal Monsoon Season for India
The significance of a favorable monsoon cannot be overstated, especially considering that nearly half of India's agricultural land relies on rainwater for cultivation. A robust monsoon also replenishes the country's water reservoirs, ensuring ample water supply for irrigation in subsequent seasons.
Dense Fog Causes Delays: 100 Flights and 22 Trains Affected in Delhi
The dense fog led to the lowest visibility recorded at zero in Safdarjung at 8 a.m., with Palam also reporting zero visibility at 5 a.m. The IMD categorizes fog intensity into four types: shallow, moderate, dense, and very dense, with visibility ranging from 999 m to less than 50 m.
Delhi Shivers at 8.9°C Minimum Temperature; Shallow Fog Disrupts Land and Air Traffic
Shallow fog affected traffic and rail movement in the city. Palam recorded the lowest visibility at 1000 m at 5:30 a.m., while Safdarjung recorded 500 m at 8 a.m. with a minimum temperature of 9.6 and 8.9 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Shimla Disappointed as 'White Christmas' Eludes Again, Absence Continues Since 2016
Deforestation and pollution are identified as primary factors in a study by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) examining the snowfall trend in Shimla from 1990 to 2007.
Explainer: How climate change is altering Indian monsoon
Scientists blame climate change. They say it has been altering the monsoon patterns along with weakening its circulations. As a result, the country has witnessed record-breaking extreme weather events in June and July.
Heatwave likely to continue in seven states for next 2 days: IMD
The IMD also predicted that light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over East Rajasthan on Monday while isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on June 20 and isolated heavy rainfall on June 21. "Light to moderate rainfall at most places is likely with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northwest Madhya Pradesh.
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