IMD website now has weather predictions for Ayodhya

IANS | January 19, 2024 8:57 AM

Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has decided to forecast its weather updates in as many as 140 Indian and foreign languages, in view of the fact that devotees from across the globe will be visiting Ayodhya in the coming days and are eager to learn about weather conditions.

Haryana to opt for clean fuel bus service in NCR

IANS | January 17, 2024 5:41 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (IANS) In a major step towards tackling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Wednesday announced the state's action plan with focus on transitioning its bus fleet to clean fuel alternatives like electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel vehicles.

Jet stream winds enhancing cold wave conditions in north India: IMD

IANS | January 17, 2024 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that “jet stream winds” of 140-160 knots at 12.6 km above mean sea level are prevailing over the plains of north India, leading to subsidence of cold air and enhancing cold wave/cold day conditions which are likely to continue for next five days.

After over fortnight, Chandigarh wakes up to sunny morning

IANS | January 17, 2024 11:06 AM

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (IANS) After over a fortnight-long fog engulfing mornings, Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, woke up to a sunny Wednesday although the minimum temperature was recorded at 4.9 degrees Celsius.

Over 110 flights delayed as fog continues in Delhi

IANS | January 17, 2024 9:32 AM

Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Over 110 international and domestic flights were delayed while around 25 were cancelled in the last 10 hours as a thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi, as per airport sources.