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Dense fog blankets parts of North India; at least 10 flights cancelled at Delhi Airport

December 24, 2025 11:32 am

North India Cold Wave, IMD Fog Alert: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 349 around 5:30 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The minister said early warning systems and alerts for air pollution, along with air quality forecasts, are disseminated by the IMD to states and cities. (File Photo)

'No conclusive data linking higher AQI to lung diseases': Govt

December 20, 2025 4:40 pm

There is no conclusive data establishing a direct correlation between higher air quality index (AQI) levels and lung diseases, the government has told Parliament.

The India Meteorological Department in Lucknow has issued an orange alert for ‘very dense fog’ in 13 districts of eastern and central Uttar Pradesh, while a yellow alert for dense fog has been sounded in 27 districts stretching from eastern to western UP. (Express Photo)

UP dense fog warning: Zero visibility in Kanpur, Ayodhya; IMD issues advisory

December 17, 2025 12:10 pm

Experts warned that very dense fog in these districts could reduce the visibility to less than 50 metres

Mumbai wakes up to chilly morning as temperature drops to 14.9 degrees

December 12, 2025 10:55 pm

Weather observers attributed the current cold spell to the influx of northerly winds, which ushered in cold and dry winds from the northern parts of the country.

Foggy conditions are also likely over Himachal Pradesh and northeast Uttar Pradesh from December 11–13, over Uttarakhand and Odisha on December 11 and 12, and over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh between December 13 and 15.

Cold wave to persist in central, western pockets of India; foggy mornings for Northeast from Dec 12

December 11, 2025 9:53 am

Meanwhile in Delhi, minimum temperatures are expected to dip by 2–3 degrees Celsius over the next two days/

Chandigarh witnesses sudden drop in night temperature, Punjab's Faridkot shivers at 3°C

December 02, 2025 3:17 pm

IMD has issued a yellow cold wave warning at isolated places in Punjab and Haryana as temperatures are likely to drop further this week.

Bengaluru shivers as temperatures drop below normal due to a Bay of Bengal deep depression. (File)

Sharp dip in Bengaluru temperatures, colder November ahead

November 28, 2025 1:03 pm

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain or thundershowers at a few places in Bengaluru tomorrow.

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IMD issues cold wave alert for isolated pockets of Pune, several districts

November 16, 2025 11:12 am

On Saturday, Pune recorded a shivery night temperature of 11.2 degree C and the mercury is expected to stay at this level till Monday.

India Meteorological Department said that no large change in minimum temperature is expected during the next seven days. (File)

Winter chill grips Gujarat, Vadodara coldest at 14 degrees C

November 10, 2025 9:43 am

Gandhinagar was the coldest with 14 degrees Celsius while Naliya recorded 15.4 degree Celsius

Southwest monsoon to retreat in 2 days; northeast monsoon onset likely this week: IMD

October 14, 2025 7:36 pm

In view of the setting in of the northeast monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe till October 20.