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Delhi NCR braces for Thursday thunderstorms and hail IMD orange alert hits Noida Gurugram Ghaziabad

Delhi NCR braces for Thursday thunderstorms and hail IMD orange alert hits Noida Gurugram Ghaziabad

Delhi and the NCR saw cloudy skies, light rain, and gusty winds on Wednesday as the IMD issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorm activity across multiple zones. Thunderstorm conditions are expected to linger late into the night, with winds of 40–50 kmph and gusts up to 60 kmph in some areas. While rainfall remained minimal—Palam recorded just 0.1 mm—temperatures dipped slightly. Air quality stayed “moderate” with an AQI of 147 at 4 pm, and Thursday’s forecast remains partly cloudy with heat near 39°C.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Delhi minister rides metro and e rickshaw after Modi push to cut fuel driven travel

Delhi minister rides metro and e rickshaw after Modi push to cut fuel driven travel

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood made a public show of eco-friendly commuting by taking the Delhi Metro followed by an e-rickshaw. The surprise trip follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and rely more on public transport. Sood used the route to reach an education engagement with a school in east Delhi.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026

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Delhi to add 13 new air quality monitoring stations this year to boost pollution data

Delhi to add 13 new air quality monitoring stations this year to boost pollution data

Delhi is set to expand its air quality monitoring network with 13 new stations this year. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee will develop 10, targeting October for operations, while the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology will manage three more. The move is designed to improve pollution data collection across the city for better tracking and response.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Delhi airport faces five flight diversions as rains and thunderstorms hit Tuesday

Delhi airport faces five flight diversions as rains and thunderstorms hit Tuesday

Delhi saw dramatic weather shifts on Tuesday, with rain and thunderstorms prompting five flight diversions at the airport. Temperatures fell sharply, offering relief from the heat, while the city logged what it called its cleanest air of the year. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for isolated rain later in the day.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Ghaziabad ₹4 crore flats face broken roads and failed fire lifts in viral resident video

Ghaziabad ₹4 crore flats face broken roads and failed fire lifts in viral resident video

A viral video from Ghaziabad is sparking outrage over alleged “luxury” apartments that come with steep prices but, residents say, basic facilities are missing. Claiming damaged roads, poor air quality and major fire-safety gaps, residents allege that firefighting equipment fails to reach upper floors of high-rises—raising questions about what ₹2-4 crore homes actually deliver.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Delhi set for Monday thunderstorms as temperatures hover near 36C with rain until May 6

Delhi set for Monday thunderstorms as temperatures hover near 36C with rain until May 6

Delhi sweltered on Sunday with a maximum temperature of 36.6°C and pockets of light rain. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain starting Monday, with cloudy, rainy conditions expected to continue until May 6. Heatwave conditions are not anticipated, and the city’s air quality remains moderate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Delhi swelters toward 44C as orange heat alert sparks forecast unease

Delhi swelters toward 44C as orange heat alert sparks forecast unease

Delhi is set for another brutal stretch as the minimum temperature stayed at 26.2°C, below average, while an orange alert signals heatwave-like conditions by evening. Maximums may climb to 44°C. Air quality remains in the “poor” category, with heatwave conditions likely to continue until April 27 and easing possible from April 28 as winds shift.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
Wildfires surge across Florida and Georgia as drought and winds fuel hundreds of blazes

Wildfires surge across Florida and Georgia as drought and winds fuel hundreds of blazes

Wildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of blazes have already burned thousands of acres, destroying homes and triggering mass evacuations. Firefighters face heavy challenges containing major fires in Clinch and Brantley counties, while worsening air quality is threatening public health. Burn bans and safety steps are now in effect to curb risk.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Parents kids activists detained at India Gate during Delhi clean air protest

Parents kids activists detained at India Gate during Delhi clean air protest

Dozens of parents, children and activists were detained at India Gate during a “clean air protest” aimed at forcing urgent action over Delhi’s “air emergency.” Participants staged a health-focused demonstration with powerful placards and symbolic props. Police said detentions were limited to people blocking traffic, and many were later released.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Delhi GRAP II begins Oct 22 as AQI hits 312 diesel generators face a ban

Delhi GRAP II begins Oct 22 as AQI hits 312 diesel generators face a ban

With air quality worsening to an AQI of 312, Delhi will enforce Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP II) from October 22, 2024. The move tightens controls including a ban on diesel generators, tougher dust management at construction sites, and expanded public transport. Residents are urged to cut private vehicle use and switch to public transport to reduce emissions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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