Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok
Delhi records its cleanest air day in over three months
The last time Delhi’s air was ‘moderate’ was on December 15, 2022--189--while the last time Delhi recorded a lower AQI reading was on October 14,-- 154 (moderate)-- according to CPCB data.
Updated on Jan 26, 2023 05:02 AM IST
Delhi forest dept set to procure 5,000 plants to beautify two key roads for G20
Delhi’s forest and wildlife department has begun the procurement of plants, trees and creepers to beautify two key stretches -- Sardar Patel Marg and Vande Mataram Marg -- ahead of the G20 summit, officials said on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 02:31 AM IST
Delhi logs warmest January day in 4 years
The Capital is likely to see a dip in its maximum temperature again from Tuesday onwards, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies and light rain in the morning and evening.
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 04:23 AM IST
After Okhla, Narela waste-to-energy plant in Delhi seeks capacity boost
Waste to energy plants incinerate municipal solid waste to generate electricity. Experts say that such facilities cause pollution and describe them as short cuts in handling waste, circumvent procedures such as waste segregation.
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Delhi’s blue cover drops, urban growth to blame, says study
The study found that Delhi’s blue cover shrunk largely due to an increase in built-up area, which increased from 1,216 sq km in 2000 to 1,961 sq km in 2015.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 07:07 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Metro subway to connect Aerocity station and Mahipalpur
This subway, the officials said, will pass under the busy Mahipalpur flyover on NH48, and will be 270m long.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 12:18 AM IST
Delhi sees 8th cold wave day this Jan, respite likely today
Officials said that the minimum tempreature will rise to 5 degrees by Friday and further up to 8 degrees by Saturday.
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 05:36 AM IST
Steps to make Nehru Place crossing safer for pedestrians
The Nehru Place Intersection, which is four-side signal intersection located on the Outer Ring Road, experiences a high number of vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Yamuna pollution: ‘Just 9 of 35 sewage plants along river in sync with norms’
The analysis of data showed that the non-compliance of such a large percentage of STPs means only 145 million gallons per day (mgd) or 27.3% of the 530mgd sewage treated is non-polluting
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 02:14 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
1.4°C: Cold wave hits Capital,brings coldest night in 2 years
Frosty winds brought in a cold wave to the national Capital with night temperatures plunging close to 1°C at several of the city’s 13 weather stations, but clear skies and bright sunlight during the day helped Delhi shake off the chills to some degree
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 12:04 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Chill sets in as Delhi braces for cold wave
On Sunday, the Capital’s Safdarjung station, the official weather station for the city, recorded a minimum of 4.7°C, but conditions were chillier at other locations, with Jafarpur recording 2.6°C, Lodhi Road 3.8°C and Ayanagar 3°C – technically entering cold wave territory.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 04:38 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Forest dept asked for plan to weed out 3 invasive tree species in Delhi
Of the three, vilayati kikar is the most harmful, as the Mexican invasive species introduced by the British in the 1930s in Delhi quickly taking over large parts of the ridge, experts said.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 03:29 AM IST
Delhi forest dept orders 400k plastic pots to plant flowers, experts quiz move
‘Different agencies in Delhi have been asked to carry out beautification and greening works as part of the G20 summit. We have also been asked to do the same and this procurement is part of the city-wide beautification,’ said a forest department official.
Updated on Jan 13, 2023 06:30 AM IST
One-fourth of Delhi’s sewage flows untreated into Yamuna: Report
To fix this problem, the report, which was compiled using data gathered from different agencies involved in cleaning up the Yamuna, shows by the end of December 2023, the upgradation of existing STPs and construction of new STPs is likely to see the sewage treatment capacity increase to 925.5 MGD.
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 07:11 AM IST
Drizzle on Thursday may snap 3-month dry spell: IMD
Delhi last received rain on October 12, 2022, when the Safdarjung observatory logged 0.4mm of rainfall.
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 08:07 AM IST
Delhi is India’s most polluted city: Study
On the list of most polluted cities, Faridabad ranks second with an annual PM2.5 concentration of 95.6µg/m3, followed by Ghaziabad (91.25µg/m3), as per the analysis. But while NCR cities rank poorly in the analysis, they have done much better than Delhi to reduce their PM2.5 levels.
Updated on Jan 11, 2023 06:16 AM IST
NGT forms panel to check Yamuna clean-up drive
The tribunal said the new committee will be responsible for overseeing directions made by the NGT in all previous orders concerning the Yamuna.
Updated on Jan 10, 2023 04:26 AM IST
Older vehicles banned in Delhi as AQI hits ‘severe’, worst since November 4
Monday’s AQI was a sharp deterioration from Sunday’s reading of 371 (very poor), and was the poorest air quality logged in Delhi since November 4, when the AQI was 447 (severe), CPCB data showed.
Updated on Jan 10, 2023 04:34 AM IST
20-hr fog spell delays 200+ flights, 73 trains in Delhi; haze likely today: IMD
Forecast for Tuesday shows dense fog is likely to continue, while Wednesday will see moderate to dense fog over the Capital. Met officials say the fog intensity will reduce after Wednesday, owing to a western disturbance impacting the region.
Updated on Jan 10, 2023 04:40 AM IST
At 5 days, decade’s longest January cold wave keeps Delhi shivering
Safdarjung, which is representational of Delhi’s weather, has been recording a cold wave since January 5, when the minimum was 3°C. On January 6, Delhi recorded a low of 4°C; 2.2°C on January 7 and 1.9°C on January 8, which was the coldest day since January 1, 2021, when the mercury dipped to 1.1°C.
Updated on Jan 10, 2023 05:11 AM IST
Flights, trains disrupted as fog envelopes Delhi amid biting cold
Delhi recorded its fifth consecutive cold wave day as the mercury plunged to 3.8°C at Safdarjung, the city’s representational weather station, and 3.2°C at Ayanagar
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 10:27 AM IST
Hazy shade of winter: Dense fog cloaks Delhi, delays flights
IMD forecasts show dense fog is likely on Monday as well, while moderate to dense fog is forecast for Tuesday. From Wednesday onwards, the fog intensity is likely to reduce.
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 07:25 AM IST
Food hub at Hauz Khas station keeps Metro registers ringing
The previously empty corridor is now earning revenues for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which is now turning to other prominent interchange stations like Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate for similar initiatives.
Updated on Jan 09, 2023 06:58 AM IST
Mercury drops to 1.9°C, school break extended
The Capital continued to reel under biting cold on Sunday as the minimum temperature dropped to its lowest level so far this season to 1
Published on Jan 08, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Centre okays expanding Okhla WTE despite residents’ qualms
The clearance granted says the total project will now cost ₹570 crore, with ₹270 crore as existing investment and ₹300 crore to carry out the expansion
Published on Jan 07, 2023 12:09 AM IST
Mercury dips to 1.8°C in parts of Delhi as cold keeps grip
The peak power demand of 5,526MW on Friday was the first time Delhi has crossed the 5,500MW-threshold in the winters, and the third day in a row that the city’s peak power demand crossed the 5,000MW-mark
Updated on Jan 07, 2023 04:33 AM IST
At 5,247MW, Delhi’s winter power demand hits a new high
Last winter (2021-22), the per day power demand peaked at 5,104MW, in the winter of 2020-21, it peaked at 5,021MW and in the winter of 2019-2020, it peaked at 5,343MW, data shows
Published on Jan 06, 2023 11:41 AM IST
BSES begins power bills in Braille for visually impaired
BSES also launched its upgraded and voice-enabled mobile apps -- the BRPL Power App for residents of south and west Delhi, and BYPL Connect for those residing in east and central Delhi
Published on Jan 05, 2023 12:10 AM IST
At 4.4°C, Delhi minimum falls to season’s lowest
Delhi’s maximum temperature too remained below normal, with a high of 16.5°C -- three degrees below normal
Published on Jan 05, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Delhi: As AQI improves, curbs imposed under Grap Stage III lifted
CAQM invoked Stage-III of Grap on December 30, when the AQI touched 399 on the day, however, Delhi’s AQI since then has remained below the 400 mark.
Published on Jan 04, 2023 07:34 PM IST
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