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Patriot Bureau -August 16, 2022

Drizzle likely in Delhi

Drizzle likely in Delhi

The minimum temperature increased by a few notches in the capital on Tuesday to settle at 27 degrees Celsius, even as the weather office forecast cloudy sky with light rain later in the day

Patriot Bureau -August 5, 2022

Heavy rainfall in Delhi; waterlogging, traffic disruption in some areas

Heavy rainfall in Delhi; waterlogging, traffic disruption in some areas

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Friday, bringing much-needed respite from the humid temperature. However, waterlogging and traffic slowdown were followed in some areas

Patriot Bureau -June 20, 2022

Experts predict Monsoon to arrive in Delhi on its regular date, rain deficit to be compensated

Experts predict Monsoon to arrive in Delhi on its regular date, rain deficit to be compensated

The rain deficit in the national capital region will be compensated by June end as monsoons are expected to reach around its regular date, June 27, 2022

Rohan Chauhan and Faisal Malik -June 17, 2022

Mungeshpur: Hottest spot in town

Mungeshpur: Hottest spot in town

A combination of factors have led to Mungeshpur being one of the hottest places in Delhi: proximity to the Rajasthan desert, drying up of traditional ponds, unplanned urbanization and reduction in green cover

PTI -January 7, 2022

With minimum temp of 13.5 degrees Celsius, light rain likely in Delhi

With minimum temp of 13.5 degrees Celsius, light rain likely in Delhi

The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal, and is likely to witness light rain, hail and thunderstorm during the day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 19 degrees Celsius. Isolated thunderstorms and hail are predicted over […]

Team Patriot -December 13, 2021

Sheltering the homeless

Sheltering the homeless

With temperatures starting to dip, the Delhi government’s drive to shelter the homeless during the cold winter months has begun  The Delhi government has established 250 temporary homes with the help of NGOs across the city to shelter the homeless during the winter months. These temporary homes have been built in addition to the 206 […]

PTI -September 16, 2021

Delhi: Rainfall this season so far highest since 1964; more in store

Delhi: Rainfall this season so far highest since 1964; more in store

The bounteous monsoon this year has already dumped 1159.4 mm of rainfall in Delhi till Thursday afternoon, the highest since 1964 and the third-highest ever, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. Also, Delhi’s September rainfall has breached the 400 mm mark. At 403 mm till Thursday afternoon, it is the highest precipitation in the […]

PTI -September 15, 2021

Weather: Delhi likely to receive another spell of rain, IMD issues orange

Weather: Delhi likely to receive another spell of rain, IMD issues orange

Having already received a copious amount of rain this month, Delhi is likely to witness another spell of light to moderate precipitation starting Wednesday night, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) An orange alert has been issued for moderate rain in the city on Thursday. Heavy rain is also expected at isolated places. An orange […]