Delhi

Air India Apologizes For 30-Hour Delay, Offers Compensation To Passengers

02 Jun 2024

In a recent incident, Air India faced significant scrutiny after passengers endured a 30-hour delay on a flight from Delhi to San Francisco. The airline, dealing with technical glitches and operational constraints, issued a formal apology and compensation to affected travelers. Air India's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,...

Delhi HC Takes Judicial Notice Of 52.3-Degrees Temperature In City

02 Jun 2024

The Delhi High Court recently took judicial notice of the highest temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius ever recorded in Delhi. It warned, "It is not far to see the day when this city may be only a barren dessert if the present generation continues an apathetic view on the deforestation."...

Delhi to Get a Breezy Break: Light Rain and Gusty Winds Expected

02 Jun 2024

The Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi to Get a Breezy Break, it has been predicted light-intensity rain or drizzle accompanied by gusty winds in the early hours of Sunday for Delhi and its neighboring regions. "Light intensity rain/drizzle and gusty winds with speeds of 20-30 km/h are expected over...

Beer Sales Fail To Keep Pace With Rising Temperatures During Peak Summer

01 Jun 2024

Delhi's scorching temperatures this year have set new records, but the demand for the summer's favorite beer has outpaced the supply. Many popular beer brands are missing from the shelves, and several liquor shops lack the facility to sell chilled beer. Despite beer sales seeing growth in other states, Delhi...

Heatwave Claims Second Casualty In Delhi; 55-Year-Old Man Dies

01 Jun 2024

Just days after a 40-year-old factory worker succumbed to heat stroke at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Delhi has reported its second heat-related fatality due to the extreme temperatures. On May 28, a 55-year-old man passed away at Safdarjung Hospital, only hours after being admitted to the emergency department. Despite...

Delhi Records Hottest May In 11 Years: Days And Nights Sizzle Beyond Normal

31 May 2024

Delhi has recorded its hottest May in 11 years, with both daytime and night time temperatures significantly warmer than usual. The average maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the city's base station, was 41.4 degrees Celsius, the highest since 2013's 41.5 degrees Celsius. This temperature is 1.5 degrees above the typical May...

IMD To Investigate Possible Error In Delhi’s 52.9°C Temperature Reading

29 May 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that the maximum temperature of 52.9°C recorded by Delhi's Mungeshpur Automatic Weather Station might be due to a sensor error or a local factor, which the IMD will investigate. Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the issue on X, stating that the reported temperatures...

Delhi Rains After Experiencing Its Hottest Day, Nearly 52.3 Degrees

29 May 2024

Following Delhi's recording of the highest-ever temperature in the country at 52.3 degrees Celsius, showers arrived in the national capital this afternoon, offering relief from the intense heat. Delhi has been enduring severe heatwave conditions recently, with maximum temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures edging towards 30 degrees....

Delhi Smashes Heat Records, Hits 52.3 Degrees

29 May 2024

Today, the mercury soared to unprecedented levels in Delhi, reaching a scorching 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in the city's history. The weather office in Delhi confirmed this alarming milestone, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing heatwave gripping the region. As the blistering heatwave tightens its...

Water Shortage Crisis: Delhi Govt Implements ₹2,000 Fine For Water Wastage

29 May 2024

As Delhi grapples with a severe water shortage exacerbated by soaring temperatures, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has announced stringent measures to conserve water resources. Effective immediately, individuals found washing cars with hoses, utilizing domestic water supply for commercial purposes, or allowing water tanks to overflow will face a...

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