Delhi Weather Highlights: IMD predicts more showers, Centre lifts GRAP IV restrictions as AQI improves to 'poor'

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Delhi Weather LIVE: Check CAQM notice here

Delhi Weather LIVE: In a post on X Commission for Air Quality Management stated, “CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revokes Stage-IV of the extant schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect.”

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi air quality improved to ‘poor' category on Thursday at 8:50 pm, registering an AQI of 288.

Delhi Weather LIVE: According to the Indian Railways, as many as 29 trains to Delhi were running late due to fog conditions on Thursday.

Delhi Weather LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted isolated to scattered rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh between January 20 and 24.

Delhi Weather LIVE: On Wednesday, the AQI crossed 400 by 8:00 pm, which prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR to invoke Graded Response Action Plan's Stage 3 and Stage 4 measures.

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD official said, “The rain is due to a prevailing western disturbance. Due to overcast skies, the maximum temperature will remain low on Thursday."

Delhi Weather LIVE: At 4:20 pm, Delhi registered 308 air quality. It is likely that CAQM Committee may lift GRAP IV restrictions soon as the air quality in the national capital region has improved. However, no official notice has been released yet. 

Delhi Weather LIVE: After air quality deteriorated in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), the Centre re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions on Wednesday. 

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD has issued yellow alert for next 3 days in its press release dated January 16.

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD forecasted dense fog and smog conditions on January 17 morning, with possibility of very dense fog in isolated places. On Friday, partly cloudy skies are anticipated, and shallow smog may occur in the evening or night.

Delhi Weather LIVE: As per CPCB update, Delhi AQI was recorded at 404 in Anand Vihar, 325 in Chandni Chowk, 368 in RK Puram and 431 in Rohini.

Delhi Weather LIVE: As per the Directorate of Education order, the Delhi government order of hybrid classes will be implemented for students up to Class 9 and 11.

The order will be application to all government, government-aided, unaided, recognised private schools under DOE, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board.

Delhi Weather LIVE: The India Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted that the national capital may also witness dense fog in the morning. 

Delhi Weather LIVE: An AQI between 9 to 50 is considered good and very rare for Delhi. AQI is in satisfactory category when it is between 51 and 100. AQI is in moderate category when it is between 100 and 200. AQI is poor when its score is between 301 and 400 and sever when it is between 401 and 500.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi's AQI has improved to ‘very poor’ category after the city received mild rainfall on Thursday morning.

Delhi Weather LIVE: National Capital on Thursday woke up to a dense and foggy morning. Meanwhile, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 10.3 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches above normal, while the air quality was recorded in the very poor category with a reading of 336.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi's Safdarjung hospital has received over 3.9 mm of rainfall in last 24 hours after. IMD has predicted mild rainfall on Thursday.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi's maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover between 19.6 degree Celsius and 7.6 degree Celsius.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Air India on Thursday issued an important advisory for its passengers ahead of travel to Republic Day celebration. The Indian airline operator will urge them to maintain a buffer in their commute time.

"#ImportantUpdate Passengers travelling to and from Delhi between 19 & 26 Jan 2025, are requested to allow themselves more time and check the status of their flights before heading to the airport, due to Republic Day restrictions," the airline said in a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Delhi Weather LIVE: Flight operations from Delhi airport have been affected due to dense fog. Several passengers have complained about delay in flight operations.

Delhi Weather LIVE: As per IMD forecast, Delhi's southwest region which includes areas like Nuh, Rewari, Gurugram, etc, will receive light to moderate rainfall till 9 am.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Schools in Delhi will remain open today. However, Delhi government has ordered school administration to switch to hybrid mode for students up to Class 9th and Class 11th.

The decision has been taken following the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) 4 due to the increasing pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.

Delhi Weather LIVE: According to the IMD update, at 6 am, light rainfall with thunderstorms are expected in the regions located in Delhi-Northwest.

Delhi Weather LIVE: CAQM on Wednesday invoked Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality of Delhi) and Stage-IV ('Severe ' Air Quality of Delhi) measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), effective immediately across Delhi-NCR after air quality deteriorated.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Several areas of the national capital, including the one close to New Delhi Railway station witnessed mild rainfall as the city continues to be under the grip of severe winter chill.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Several trains to Delhi are running late due to poor visibility. As per Indian Railways, as many as 29 trains are running late this morning by up to 2 hours.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Dense fog has been observed in the national capital on Thursday.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Observing temperature recordings over the past 24 hours, IMD in its press release dated January 15 said, there has been fall in minimum temperatures by 1-3⁰C in many parts of West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Delhi Weather LIVE: According to Flightradar24.com, more than 300 flights were delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital on Wednesday.

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD forecasted dense fog for January 16 morning, with possibility of very light rain. The sky will be partly cloudy, smog and shallow fog are expected in the evening and night.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi-NCR receives heavy rainfall

Delhi Weather LIVE: IndiGo airline in a post on X at 3.47 pm said the fog in Delhi has started to lift, with runway visibility improving.

IndiGo stated, “A bit more patience and we'll soon have smooth operations back on track. While we're observing slight airside congestion, we assure you that flight movement has started to pick up.”

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD advised residents to exercise caution while driving or travelling during foggy conditions and ensure the use of fog lights for better visibility

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD forecasted generally cloudy sky with a possibility of very light rain tonight. Smog and shallow to moderate fog are likely in the evening and night on Wednesday.

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD in a press release dated January 15 stated, “Minimum temperatures are below normal (-1°C to -3°C) at isolated places over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-GilgitBaltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and Saurashtra & Kutch.”

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi Airport in a post on X stated, “Runway visibility at Delhi Airport is improving, and flight operations are gradually resuming.” This update was shared at 2.20 pm.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Six flights were diverted to Jaipur between 8 am and 10.30 am amid adverse weather conditions in the national capital, an official informed PTI. The official further noted that departures were put on hold for a brief period early this morning due to low visibility conditions.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Several airlines issued advisories, urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet issued travel advisory on January 15. Read more here

Delhi Weather LIVE: Amid dense fog conditions in Delhi and National Capital Region, six flights were diverted and more than 300 flights were delayed, PTI reported. Due to low visibility conditions, departures were briefly put on hold.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Air India in a post on X stated, “Poor visibility due to dense fog and airport congestion may affect flight operations in Delhi and some other cities today. Please check your flight status at: http://airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html before heading to the airport.”

Delhi Weather LIVE: IMD warned against shallow fog during evening and at night on Wednesday.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Air India in a post on X issued an important update for passengers flying between January 19 and 16. “Passengers travelling to and from Delhi between 19 & 26 Jan 2025, are requested to allow themselves more time and check the status of their flights before heading to the airport, due to Republic Day restrictions,” the post reads.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi Airport provided an update on flight status and said that flight operations are gradually resuming as weather conditions are improving.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Air India issued an advisory on Wednesdayfor its passengers about their travel to and from Delhi.

In its advisory, Air India urged people to keep some buffer time in their travel in case of any delay.

"#ImportantUpdate Passengers travelling to and from Delhi between 19 & 26 Jan 2025, are requested to allow themselves more time and check the status of their flights before heading to the airport, due to Republic Day restrictions," the airline said in a post on social media platform X

Delhi Weather LIVE: Delhi's AQI was recorded at 398 in the 'very poor' category. It was 406 on Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board said.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good,' 51-100 'satisfactory,' 101-200 'moderate,' 201-300 'poor,' 301-400 'very poor,' and 401-500 'severe.'

Delhi Weather LIVE: According to IMD scientist, Dr Soma Sen Roy, dense fog in morning will continue in Delhi for another one to two days. The city may witness light rainfall in some places this evening.

Delhi Weather LIVE: Amid coldwave like situation across the north India, the IMD has predicted light shower of spells in the evening or night in Delhi.

Delhi weather today LIVE: In the wake of severe coldwave, schools were shut today in Delhi. The government schools in Delhi are closed as part of the winter vacations which started on January 1 and are set to end on January 15.