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Gusting winds in offing in Delhi, says IMD; AQI improves

Published on Apr 21, 2025 24:26 IST

A woman covers her head to escape the heat amid the rising temperature in Delhi-NCR. (Sunil Ghosh/HT photo)

India heats up: Nagpur hottest, Delhi warmer than normal, heatwave in Rajasthan

In Delhi, the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 38 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Updated on Apr 20, 2025 05:00 IST

Delhi to see cooler weather on Saturday with rain and thunderstorms: IMD

Delhi will face rain and thunderstorms due to a western disturbance over the northwest region

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 15:31 IST

New York, Paris, and London limited the use of cars. Here's what happened next

They offer some clues about whether cutting speed limits, charging traffic for entering a city center and penalizing drivers of the most polluting cars can reduce congestion and improve air quality, without causing too much disruption.

Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:26 IST

Greater Noida: Residents gasp as garbage fire rages near 105-metre road

Locals alleged that the Greater Noida authority contractors have been dumping waste at unauthorised locations to save transportation costs, leading to a hazardous build-up of garbage. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:26 IST

Relief nears end; IMD says heatwave ahead

People cool off on a sunny afternoon at a water park in Noida’s GIP Mall. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Apr 14, 2025 24:30 IST

Buying an air purifier? Don’t miss this checklist and health benefits

Air purifier is a neccessity to protect your respiratory health.

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 14:00 IST

Delhi records highest min temp in April in 3 years amid heat wave

The minimum temperature has risen by nearly seven degrees in the last four days. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 9, 2025 04:50 IST

Temp inches towards 40°C; IMD says brace for heatwave

The Met declares a heatwave when the maximum temperature is at least 40 degrees Celsius (°C), and is also 4.5°C or more above normal. Alternatively, any day when the maximum crosses 45°C or higher also qualifies as a heatwave. A “severe heatwave” is one where the maximum is 6.5°C above normal. (File Photo by Shammi MEHRA / AFP)

Published on Apr 7, 2025 04:50 IST

Nepal’s air pollution is worse than ever. Is it safe to travel?

Nepal’s toxic air crisis: Should you cancel your trip?

Updated on Apr 4, 2025 08:25 IST

A blanket firecracker ban in NCR is absolutely essential: SC

A shopkeeper selling firecrackers in New Delhi ahead of Diwali. (AP File Photo)

Published on Apr 4, 2025 04:01 IST

Hot and dry days ahead for GB Nagar, says IMD

Temperatures are expected to rise steadily, reaching around 45°C next week, said Mahesh Palawat, vice president, Climate & Meteorology at Skymet Weather. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Apr 4, 2025 24:40 IST

Breathing easy in the National Capital Region

The proposed shift must carefully weigh the implications for the government’s grain reserves, given buffer stock and public distribution requirements

Published on Apr 1, 2025 15:13 IST

Delhi’s AQI improves to ‘moderate’ due to cold winds, Grap I curbs revoked

Delhi also witnessed a drop in temperature on Saturday, with minimum temperatures ranging 2-9°C below normal at different locations. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 29, 2025 23:20 IST

Sirsa inspects Gurugram-Delhi highway, calls for traffic and pollution control measures

Sirsa inspects Gurugram-Delhi highway, calls for traffic and pollution control measures

Published on Mar 29, 2025 14:49 IST

Rampant waste burning in Sec 50 poses toxic threat for Gurugram residents

Fires have raged through the winter months, despite GRAP restrictions. The repeated combustion of dry leaves, garden clippings and dumped municipal waste continues, suffocating the city even after the winter season has passed. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:00 IST

₹858 crore meant to curb pollution still unutilised, says House panel

In its report released on Tuesday, the Committee noted with shock that “amount to the tune of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>858.00 crore allocated for ‘Control of Pollution’, which is 27.44% of the annual revised estimates allocation of the Ministry, remains unutilized since the approval for continuation of Control of Pollution Scheme till 2025-26, is awaited, even at the fag end of the financial year”. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:20 IST

Delhi to have centre for real time air, water quality monitoring: Govt

The BJP government in Delhi has made a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>506 crore provision for the environment and forest departments, of which <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>422 crore has been allocated for various schemes, projects and programmes. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo (File))

Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:38 IST

Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian

Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian

Published on Mar 23, 2025 22:46 IST

Minimum temperature rises in Delhi as AQI remains ‘poor’

Delhi is expected to see scattered light rain in the city from Thursday till Saturday. (AP photo)

Published on Mar 12, 2025 03:50 IST

This Indian city ranked as the world's most polluted. It's not New Delhi

Dust pollution on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) near Gurugram Sector 74A.

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 07:21 IST

Jay Lemery: “Treating climate medicine as if it were a scam is horrible”

Dr Jay Lemery, ER specialist, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and co-author, ‘Enviromedics’ at JLF 2025 (Jaipur Literature Festival)

Published on Mar 10, 2025 10:48 IST

Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 32.8°C, 4.4°C above normal

Delhi experience maximum temperature settled 4.4 notches above normal at 32.8 degrees Celsius. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 9, 2025 14:52 IST

NY Governor issues chilling warning amid ‘still out of control’ Long Island fire

New York firefighters respond to a brush fire in Suffolk County in Long Island on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Steve Pfost/Newsday via AP)

Updated on Mar 9, 2025 14:32 IST

How's the air quality in New York amid the Long Island wildfire?

Firefighters respond to a brush fire in Suffolk County in New York's Long Island on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Steve Pfost/Newsday via AP)

Published on Mar 9, 2025 24:11 IST

Delhi’s temperatures drop further as snowfall, rain sweep northern mountains

New Delhi, India - Feb. 22, 2025: Morning walkers in early morning at India Gate in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times/ Representative photo)

Published on Mar 2, 2025 05:40 IST

Delhi’s minimum temp drops, no further rain forecast: IMD

Delhi residents enjoy the weather on Saturday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 1, 2025 23:52 IST

Trial disposal of Union Carbide waste begins

The trial incineration is being carried out following a Madhya Pradesh high court order from February 18. (ANI PHOTO)

Published on Mar 1, 2025 24:14 IST

Delhi’s minimum temperature likely to dip amid overcast conditions; AQI improves

A view of India Gate from Raisina Hills on a gloomy day in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 04:45 IST

Delhi records highest min temp this year; air quality remains ‘poor’

An Air Quality Index of 218 (poor) was recorded at 9am. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 26, 2025 04:09 IST

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