Environment

-July 10, 2023

Delhi CM calls meeting to discuss waterlogging, rising water level in Yamuna

Delhi CM calls meeting to discuss waterlogging, rising water level in Yamuna

Delhi has seen more rain over the weekend than it usually does in the month of July. According to IMD data, the city usually gets 195.8 mm of rainfall in July

-July 10, 2023

Two killed, five injured due to heavy rain in Delhi

Two killed, five injured due to heavy rain in Delhi

Delhi, on Saturday and Sunday, received heavy rainfall breaking a 41-year record. The city recorded 153 mm of rain in 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday, the highest in a single day in July since 1982, the Indian Meteorological Office has said

-July 7, 2023

Rooted to the ground

Rooted to the ground

Meet the ‘Lady Tarzan’, who took on forest mafia to save invaluable land. In Delhi, she recalls her perilous journey, while emphasising on need for environmental awareness among today’s youth

-July 6, 2023

Waterlogging after rain in Delhi, more showers expected

Waterlogging after rain in Delhi, more showers expected

The city has received 5mm of rainfall since Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted additional showers in the coming days for Delhi and its surrounding regions

-June 28, 2023

Hospitals in Noida and Greater Noida prepare for heatwave challenges

Hospitals in Noida and Greater Noida prepare for heatwave challenges

Doctors say that patients primarily suffer from dehydration, diarrhoea and severe vomiting due to the heat

-June 28, 2023

IMD predicts light rain in Delhi today

IMD predicts light rain in Delhi today

The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded in the satisfactory (83) category around 8:40 am, data from the SAFAR showed

-June 26, 2023

Monsoon arrives in Delhi

Monsoon arrives in Delhi

The rainfall also led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in some parts of the city

-June 24, 2023

In a first, no heatwave recorded in Delhi this summer

In a first, no heatwave recorded in Delhi this summer

This is quite unusual because since 2011, the observatory has always recorded at least one heatwave in summer, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) data