winter

Patriot Bureau -January 31, 2024

Dense fog envelops Delhi, flight, trains delayed; light rain likely in city

Dense fog envelops Delhi, flight, trains delayed; light rain likely in city

At 6:30 am, Indira Gandhi Airport reported zero visibility due to the thick fog that had enveloped the area. This reduced visibility persisted until 9 am, leading to diversions of at least three flights at the Delhi airport

Patriot Bureau -January 22, 2024

Delhi sets new record with winter peak power demand soaring to 5,816 MW

Delhi sets new record with winter peak power demand soaring to 5,816 MW

Throughout this month, Delhi's peak power demand has consistently remained above 5,000 MW, with only one exception, according to officials.

Patriot Bureau -January 16, 2024

Delhi shivers at 3.5 deg C, city under thick cover of fog

Delhi shivers at 3.5 deg C, city under thick cover of fog

The capital experienced its coldest morning of the season on Monday, recording a low of 3.3 degrees Celsius, which was four notches below the usual average temperature

Patriot Bureau -January 15, 2024

Cold wave tightens grip on Delhi as temperature drops to 3.3 degrees, season’s lowest

Cold wave tightens grip on Delhi as temperature drops to 3.3 degrees, season’s lowest

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted very dense fog for Tuesday, predicting the persistence of cold wave conditions till January 20

Patriot Bureau -January 14, 2024

Amid cold wave, Delhi schools to start classes from 9 am onwards

Amid cold wave, Delhi schools to start classes from 9 am onwards

All teaching and non-teaching staff are required to report for duty as usual, with school heads responsible for informing students, parents, and staff about the revised schedule on Sunday

Patriot Bureau -January 14, 2024

At 3.5 degrees celsius, Delhi’s temperature drops to season’s lowest, thick layer of fog gilds city

At 3.5 degrees celsius, Delhi’s temperature drops to season’s lowest, thick layer of fog gilds city

The IMD has forecasted the persistence of very dense fog and cold wave conditions for an additional two days in the national capital, extending until January 20

Muhammad Tahir -January 14, 2024

Demolition leaves farmers out in the cold

Demolition leaves farmers out in the cold

Farmers on the Yamuna Khadar struggle to survive during the severe cold wave after authorities demolish their houses and standing crop

Patriot Bureau -January 9, 2024

Delhi govt sets up 190 tents across city to shelter homeless from winter chills

Delhi govt sets up 190 tents across city to shelter homeless from winter chills

This initiative, aimed at offering warmth and protection, is particularly crucial given Delhi's recent recording of its coldest day of the month, with the minimum temperature plummeting to 5.3 degrees Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Department