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IMD issues yellow alert as rain brings winter chill to Delhi; Shimla, Kashmir get season's first snowfall

January 23, 2026 1:29 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by rain over Delhi and adjoining regions during the day due to an ongoing western disturbance.

Mumbai logs month’s coldest morning at 15.9°C; cool spell to persist, AQI improves

January 19, 2026 2:46 pm

IMD said minimum temperatures in Mumbai are expected to remain between 17 and 18 degree Celsius over the next few days, with a slight rise in both maximum and minimum temperatures likely between January 21 and 22.

Ward watch | R-North: As high-rises soar and air quality dips, a Mumbai ward gasps for breath

January 09, 2026 6:27 pm

Rising dust levels and pollution have led to various health issues for residents in the R-North ward of Dahisar and parts of Borivali.

Cold wave in Delhi intensifies with early morning rain; intense chill likely to persist next week

January 09, 2026 9:44 am

Temperature stood at 5 degree Celsius with 100 per cent humidity. The Indian Meteorological Department has put Delhi under a "yellow alert" owing to colder conditions than normal.

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Recognise Kolkata’s deteriorating air quality as a public health emergency: PIL petition in Calcutta High Court

January 07, 2026 3:53 pm

On the evening of December 11, 2025, Kolkata recorded an AQI peak of 439 and the AQI surged to an alarming 558 at around 11.04 pm, placing the city firmly in the "severe" or "hazardous" category and surpassing Delhi's worst readings during the same timeframe, according to the petition.

Hina Khan expresses concern over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, says 'can't even breathe'

January 07, 2026 3:00 pm

In many Indian cities, doctors are noticing a sharp increase in individuals reporting a persistent cough, chest heaviness, and breathlessness, even among those with no previous lung issues, said Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, consultant pulmonologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central

SC says central pollution watchdog 'failing in its duty' after it seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue

January 06, 2026 6:28 pm

The top court directed the CAQM to start considering long-term solutions in a phased manner.

Delhi’s air ‘severe’ again, Noida emerges as the most polluted city in the country

December 30, 2025 9:36 am

While at 393, in the 'Very Poor' category, Ghaziabad’s AQI on Monday improved from the previous day’s 414 when the city saw 'Severe' air quality index; Greater Noida recorded AQI at 356, in the 'Very Poor' category, against Sunday’s 434.