Weather

Meghalaya Registers Highest Annual Mean Temperature Since 1901, IMD Says

The India Meteorological Department reported that Meghalaya's average temperature for 2025 was the highest in the state's recorded history dating back to 1901.

08 Nov 2026

China’s 27,000 cloud‑seeding operations prompt Delhi experts to weigh replication

China has conducted cloud‑seeding missions roughly 27,000 times. Indian meteorologists discuss whether the technique can be adapted for Delhi’s water‑stress challenges.

07 Nov 2026

Delhi's Air Quality Tops World as Worst Pollution Ahead of Diwali

On Saturday morning, Delhi recorded the highest air‑pollution level among global cities, according to IQAir, with pollution more than twice that of Lahore.

07 Nov 2026

Delhi's Air Quality Plummets to 'Very Poor' Ahead of Diwali, AQI Hits 369

On the eve of Diwali, Delhi recorded an AQI of 369, placing the capital in the 'very poor' category, with forecasts warning of a shift to the 'severe' range on Sunday.

07 Nov 2026

Heavy Rain Forecast in Himachal Pradesh Until Sept 3, 98 Roads Blocked

The state government warned of continuous heavy rain through Sept 3, leading to the blockage of 98 roads across Himachal Pradesh.

07 Nov 2026

Delhi NCR Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' Category Ahead of Diwali

Delhi NCR’s air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' level before Diwali, prompting the government to enforce GRAP‑3 restrictions amid lingering parali smoke and stagnant winds.

07 Nov 2026

Patiala: Cold Wave Stalls, Temperature 1.9°C Above Normal

The cold spell in Patiala, Punjab, is not expected to intensify, with temperatures currently 1.9°C above the seasonal average.

07 Nov 2026

Wayanad Landslide Claims 9 Lives, Devastates Kerala Family

A landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has tragically killed nine members of a single family, leaving a woman and her fiancé, who died in a separate road accident, to rebuild their lives.

07 Nov 2026

Gwalior registers highest AQI among five Madhya Pradesh cities ahead of Diwali

The Central Pollution Control Board says Gwalior's air‑quality index has surged to the worst level among five cities in Madhya Pradesh as Diwali approaches.

07 Nov 2026

Sawai Madhopur registers highest AQI in Rajasthan as winter haze deepens

Air quality in Rajasthan has deteriorated with the onset of winter, and Sawai Madhopur posted the state's highest AQI reading, officials said.

07 Nov 2026

Madhya Pradesh to Face Sharp Cold Wave After Diwali, Temperatures May Drop to 10°C

Madhya Pradesh is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures after Diwali, with forecasts predicting a fall to around 10°C.

07 Nov 2026

Patna readies anti‑pollution plan ahead of Diwali after 32% AQI rise last year

Patna authorities have announced pre‑emptive measures to curb air‑pollution during the upcoming Diwali period, following a 32% post‑Diwali AQI surge last year.

07 Nov 2026