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Seeks CAQM affidavit on pre-emptive steps taken to prevent pollution

Maximum AQI remains over 300 on most days post-Diwali

Fresh Western Disturbance likely to affect the Western Himalayan region

Light snow is likely to occur in Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, as well as in the higher reaches of Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, and Chamba districts

A western disturbance will bring light to moderate rain or snow to Northwest India from November 4-5. Punjab had a very wet October, with rainfall 271% above average. Night temperatures are currently 2-3 degrees Celsius above normal in Punjab.

1 dead, another feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Suryapet and Khammam districts

Previous attempts in Delhi (1957, 1972) and Andhra Pradesh (2004–2009) also yielded poor results despite huge spending

According to State’s Meteorological Department, the weather will continue to remain dry across the state until November 2

According to the 24-hour average recorded by the CPCB, the city's AQI stood at 279 on Wednesday, compared to 294 on Tuesday

Heat-related deaths have surged 23 per cent since the 1990s, to 5,46,000 a year

The institute says rainfall could not be triggered due to low moisture, but the trial delivered valuable insights

This marks Delhi’s third major cloud seeding attempt — the first was in 1957 and the second in the early 1970s, according to climate scientist Roxy Mathew Koll of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

First attempts of artificial rain or snowfall are said to have been made in 1946

Experts say it’s a short-term measure to tackle pollution

The landfall process started around 7 pm, the India Meteorological Department says

Cyclone Montha is intensifying, expected to become a severe cyclonic storm. It's forecast to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada on October 28th. Coastal districts are experiencing rain and strong winds. Authorities are on high alert, evacuating residents, and deploying teams and drones for monitoring.

The cyclone is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning

The Met warned of the possibility of landslides in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts

The cyclone is likely to turn into a severe storm by Tuesday

A National Crisis Management Committee meeting reviewed cyclone preparedness. The cyclone is expected to strengthen, impacting eastern and southern coasts. NDRF and armed forces are on standby. Fishermen are warned to stay out of the Bay of Bengal until October 29.

Bianca's Instagram video, which has garnered over 22 million views, shows her struggling to breathe

"Let me guess, they did it for Instagram," reacted an individual on X

A dashcam footage shows the woman standing near a shopfront before being suddenly lifted off her feet and pushed toward the intersection

Himachal Pradesh enjoyed bright sunshine and pleasant weather, attracting tourists. The weather is expected to remain clear and dry until Diwali. Temperatures are near normal, with the minimum slightly above average.

Regional fires contributed to severe haze episodes in New Delhi in November 2024, with PM2.5 levels reaching 13 times the daily standard set by the WHO