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Delhi: As winds speeds reduce, AQI slips into ‘very poor’

Published on Feb 11, 2026 22:24 IST

New Delhi, India - Feb. 11, 2026: Delhi experienced mild winter fog in the morning at Kartavya Path , in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Delhi: Cleaner air expected over the weekend due to western disturbance

Delhi’s maximum stood at 24.8°C – two notches above normal. It was 23.9°C a day earlier. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 6, 2026 19:32 IST

Delhi’s air quality to improve to ‘moderate’ range; min temp normal at 9.1°C

An average Air Quality Index of 225 (poor) was recorded at 8am. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 6, 2026 04:10 IST

Himachal’s higher reaches likely to get snow on Friday: MeT

As Himachal’s higher reaches continue to experience colder nights after recent snowfall, Kukumseri in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti recorded the state’s lowest minimum temperature on Thursday at minus 14.9 degrees Celsius. (PTI File)

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Published on Feb 6, 2026 02:02 IST

Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in Himachal

Tourists enjoy winter and adventure sports including skiing at snow-laden Solang Valley, in Kullu district, on Wednesday. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 4, 2026 23:10 IST

Over 500 flights and 50 trains delayed as dense fog grips Delhi for 9 hours

The 24 hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 272 at 4 pm on Tuesday — up from a reading of 210 at 4 pm on Monday. Forecasts show the AQI is expected to improve to “moderate” again by February 5, as wind speeds improve again.

Published on Feb 4, 2026 01:03 IST

Min temp in Delhi jumps by 5.4°C, mild weather ahead for Capital

Dark clouds seen along with light rains at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2026 22:44 IST

More rain expected in Delhi; min temp 4 degrees above normal at 12.1°C

An average AQI of 315 (very poor) was recorded at 9am on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 05:13 IST

Punjab: Rainy weekend on the cards

The IMD has also warned of dense fog in several districts, which may affect visibility during late night and early morning hours. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 31, 2026 24:08 IST

Moderate fog envelopes Delhi; min temp above normal, air quality remains poor

An average AQI of 263 (poor) was recorded at 9am on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 04:38 IST

Min temp set to drop by 6°C in Delhi, rain likely this weekend

The IMD issued a yellow alert for moderate to dense fog in Delhi on Thursday morning, while a yellow alert is also in place for Sunday (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 22:28 IST

With 40mm rain, Chandigarh sees wettest January day in 4 years

Pedestrians walk through rain during cold winter weather in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Published on Jan 28, 2026 03:06 IST

Fresh snow, rain lash Himachal; more coming, says MeT

Vehicles stuck on a snow-covered road during heavy snowfall at Fagu near Kufri in Shimla on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta)

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Published on Jan 28, 2026 24:54 IST

Rain brings sharp day chill, but fails to clean air in NCR

In Ghaziabad, the minimum temperature settled at 9.3°C, while maximum temperature data was unavailable at the time of reporting. Cloudy conditions persisted with high humidity levels throughout the day. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 28, 2026 24:13 IST

Weather Bee | Rain deficit down after western disturbances but far from normal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies a deficit of 20%-60% compared to the Long Period Average (LPA). (HT file photo)

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 10:35 IST

Light rain, gusty winds expected in Delhi on Tuesday; min temp rises to 8°C

The mercury was expected to go up to between 18 and 20°C on Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:58 IST

Mercury dips to 3.6°C in parts of Delhi amid isolated cold wave conditions

Clear skies and sustained icy-cold northwesterly winds led to a further drop in temperature. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 26, 2026 04:15 IST

Strong winds keep Delhi’s AQI in ‘moderate’ for 2nd day

Delhi witnesses improved air quality with cloudy skies seen at Samalkha t-point area on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 25, 2026 22:00 IST

Night temp in UP set to rise by 3-5°C with rainfall on Jan 27-28

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Published on Jan 25, 2026 17:16 IST

Rajasthan town reels at -7 degrees Celsius, water frozen, covered with ice

Mount Abu recorded a minimum temperature of minus 7 degrees Celsius on Friday.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 03:45 IST

Capital’s air quality improves after rain, temperatures dip sharply

Generally cloudy skies might persist over the weekend as well but it will not be as intense as on Friday, an IMD official explained. (Raj k Raj / Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 24, 2026 04:12 IST

Chandigarh tricity area: Wind fury leaves trail of destruction, residents ‘powerless’ for hours

A tree collapse on the Sector 18/21 dividing road in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Published on Jan 24, 2026 03:26 IST

Heavy rain, hailstones lash west UP districts

The IMD has issued a hailstorm alert for 18 UP districts and warned of possible thunderstorms in isolated areas. (For Representation)

Published on Jan 23, 2026 21:50 IST

Heavy snow, rain disrupts life in Himachal, key routes blocked in Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi

A commuter struggling to negotiate a slippery stretch after heavy snowfall in Shimla on Friday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2026 21:40 IST

Weather Bee | The long dry spell before rain and snow hit north India

A long dry spell before the snow (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 08:48 IST

Rain from western disturbance improves Delhi AQI; temp likely to drop

Early morning showers brought down the temperature in New Delhi on Friday. (Arvind Yadav/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 05:37 IST

At 26.3°C, Chandigarh sees highest January temp in over 14 years

Visitors enjoying the sunny day at Sector 17 Plaza, Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Ravi Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jan 23, 2026 02:46 IST

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’; light rain expected on Friday

An AQI of 313 (very poor) was recorded at 8am. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 22, 2026 05:09 IST

Delhi set for light to moderate rain till Friday, IMD issues yellow alert

A smoggy morning, as Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.7°C. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 21, 2026 22:06 IST

Cold weather conditions prevail in parts of Punjab, Haryana; rain likely in coming days

Cold weather conditions prevail in parts of Punjab, Haryana; rain likely in coming days

Published on Jan 21, 2026 09:52 IST

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