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Western disturbance raises night temperatures in Rajasthan; light rain forecast

Night temperatures increased marginally in parts of Rajasthan due to the influence of a western disturbance, the meteorological department said on Tuesday. Fatehpur (Sikar) was recorded as the coldest place on Monday night with a minimum temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, followed by Vanasthali in Tonk, where the night temperature was 4.6 degrees C

30 December,2025 04:21 PM IST | Jaipur | PTI
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Weather update: Delhi-NCR reels under severe pollution and dense fog

A combination of winter chill, severe air pollution, and dense fog on Tuesday created a dire situation across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Authorities have issued an alert for extremely dense fog for two consecutive days, while the Air Quality Index (AQI) has exceeded 450 in several areas, raising serious health concerns. The situation

30 December,2025 01:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 133 on Tuesday. PIC/ SHADAB KHAN

Mumbai to see 32 degrees Celsius maximum, AQI remains moderate at 133

Mumbai city and suburbs are likely to witness a maximum temperature of around 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 133 on Tuesday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. As per the Sameer app, such lev

30 December,2025 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thick layer of fog covers Taj Mahal in Agra. File Pic

Thick fog reduces visibility at Taj Mahal, grips several UP cities

With the mercury dipping dense fog gripped cities across Northern India, the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, lost visibility due to the presence of a thick layer of fog in the town. In Agra, the morning temperature was 16.0 degC. The city's air quality was poor this morning, reporting 'moderate' conditions in pockets. The Manoh

29 December,2025 04:29 PM IST | Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI
Flights were cancelled and trains were delayed due to poor visibility conditions. File Pic

Flight cancellations and trains delayed due to poor visibility conditions

Flight and train operations across several parts of the country were severely affected on Monday due to dense fog, with Delhi Airport witnessing large-scale disruptions, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. A total of 128 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, including 64 arrivals and 64 departures. In addition, eight flights were div

29 December,2025 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Delhi chokes under 'severe' air quality, thick layer of smog engulfs city

Delhi woke up to another hazardous winter morning on Monday as a toxic mix of dense fog and severe air pollution engulfed the national capital, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) beyond 400and sharply reducing visibility. The national capital was blanketed in thick smog on Monday morning, with the overall AQI recorded at 402 at 7 a.m., placing it

29 December,2025 10:36 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 133 on Monday. File Pic

Mumbai weather update: Sunny Monday for city, AQI stays moderate at 133

Mumbai is likely to witness a mainly clear sky across the city and suburbs on Monday, with maximum and minimum temperatures hovering around 33 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, the city’s air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ category. As per

29 December,2025 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Dense smog engulfs Delhi as air quality remains in severe category

Air quality in the national capital continued to remain hazardous on Sunday, posing serious health risks to residents. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi touched 391, entering the ‘severe’ category, with several localities recording AQI levels above 400, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Thick smog comb

28 December,2025 01:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai weather updates: AQI worsens despite relatively cool conditions

The city experienced relatively cool weather on Sunday, even as air quality worsened across several areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Santacruz recorded a minimum temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 0.2 degrees above normal, while the maximum temperature stood at 32.7 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees below norma

28 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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West Bengal: Three killed in road accident due to dense fog in Alipurduar

In an extremely unfortunate incident, three people were killed in a road accident caused by dense fog in West Bengal's Alipurduar district on Saturday.   According to the police, the incident occurred due to a head-on collision between a small car and a 12-wheeler trailer. After the accident, the trailer fell into a ditch beside the road, rep

27 December,2025 03:16 PM IST | Alipurduar | mid-day online correspondent
'Very Poor' air quality requires people, especially vulnerable groups. Representational Pic

Delhi weather update: City air quality dips to ‘Very Poor’; AQI crosses 300

Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated, slipping back into the ‘Very Poor’ category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 in multiple areas. Thick smog and fog are trapping pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life. Authorities are closely monitoring pollution levels and enforcing measures such as the &lsq

27 December,2025 12:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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