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Delhi's AQI Touches 261, Highest In Over 85 Days: Weather Office
Delhi's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 261, the highest in over 85 days.
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India Today
· Jul 12, 2026
Delhi AQI hits 85-day high as Afghanistan dust pushes air into poor category
Delhi AQI hits 85-day high as Afghanistan dust pushes air into poor category
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 23, 2026
Dust storms and strong winds hit Delhi, red alert for rain in city
IMD placed most places of Delhi under a red alert, indicating the possibility of severe weather conditions
India TV News
· Jun 23, 2026
Big relief from heatwave: Rain, dust storm hits Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad; IMD issues red alert
Big relief from heatwave, rain, dust storm hits Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad; IMD issues reA severe dust storm on Tuesday hit Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert for these areas, warning of strong winds gusting upto 100 kmph for the next hour in Delhi-NCR. The region again faced another intense round of pre-monsoon weather with a strong dust storm, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and light rainfall to follow right after.
NDTV
· Jul 9, 2026
Rains Bring Flooded Roads, Uprooted Trees, Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR
Apart from bringing down temperatures, the rainfall also improved Delhi's air quality, which is usually at high pollution levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at a 'satisfactory' 61 at 9 am.
OneIndia
· Jun 22, 2026
When Will It Rain In Delhi-NCR? IMD Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms After Days Of Intense Heat
After days of intense heat and uncomfortable weather, residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) may soon get some relief. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad
Economic Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Q1 updates, F&O expiry among 8 factors set to steer D-Street this week
Indian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June FO expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil prices, monsoon progress, US bond yields and key macroeconomic releases. While benchmark indices have remained resilient, profit booking in broader markets signals caution as traders assess domestic and global cues for the next leg of market direction.
The Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai Weather July 7: IMD issues orange alert
Mumbai Weather July 7: IMD issues orange alert
Libya Update News
· Jul 1, 2026
Libya Among Countries With Highest Air Pollution in Ranking of 143 Nations
A Swiss report has found that air pollution in Libya is nearly five times higher than World Health Organization guidelines. The report, published by the English-language Swiss website IQAir, assessed air quality in Libya using the AQI index and PM2.5 particulate levels for 2025. The report stated that Libya's air quality index reached 80 on... Read more Source The post Libya Among Countries With Highest Air Pollution in Ranking of 143 Nations appeared first on Libya Update News.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 21, 2026
Various party leaders in Chitwan to attend inauguration of RSP general convention
Kathmandu, June 21: Leaders and representatives of various political parties have reached Bharatpur, Chitwan to attend t...
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
DC,DPO visit Bhera , Bhalwal
DC,DPO visit Bhera , Bhalwal
The Watchers
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Zhejiang, China, after triggering mass evacuations
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang Province, eastern China, at 23:20 local time (LT) on July 11, 2026, with 10-minute maximum sustained winds of 144 km/h (90 mph). The storm prompted the evacuation of more than 1.7 million people across eastern China. Bavi passed north of Taiwan before reaching the mainland and enhanced the southwest monsoon over the Philippines, where flooding and landslides caused fatalities. Source
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 13, 2026
TSMC's June sales smash previous monthly record
Taipei, July 13 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Monday reported its highest monthly sales in June in the wake of strong global demand for AI applications.
Iran Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
Indian markets tank over 2%; Sensex crashes 1,677 points after Trump's NATO summit remarks trigger global risk-off
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian equity markets closed sharply lower on Tuesday after comments by US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit sparked fresh geopolitical concerns, triggering a wave of risk aversion across global markets in the final hour of trading.The benchmark Nifty 50 plunged more than 500 points, or over 2 per cent, to settle at 23,887.45, while the Sensex tumbled over 1,60
Metro
· Jun 21, 2026
Sadiq Khan issues severe air pollution warning as capital set to bask in 39C heat
Sadiq Khan announced a high air pollution alert for Monday, as the capital is set for a week of sweltering temperatures which could reach as high as 39C.
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
DC fireworks show led to 'Code Red' air quality alert around nation's capital
D.C. issued the Code Red air quality alert on Sunday morning, hours after the record-setting fireworks display on the National Mall had ended.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
India catat Jun paling kering dalam sedekad, jejas pertanian
NEW DELHI: India merekodkan bulan Jun paling kering dalam tempoh 12 tahun dan yang kelima paling kering sejak rekod hujan di seluruh negara mula dikumpulkan pada 1901, menurut Jabatan Meteorologi India (IMD). IMD turut meramalkan taburan hujan di bawah paras normal bagi Julai, sekali gus mencetuskan kebimbangan terhadap kemajuan penanaman tanaman musim panas tahun ini. ... Read more The post India catat Jun paling kering dalam sedekad, jejas pertanian appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Delhi's AQI Touches 261, Highest In Over 85 Days: Weather Office": India Today — Delhi AQI hits 85-day high as Afghanistan dust pushes air into poor category. The Hindu BusinessLine — Dust storms and strong winds hit Delhi, red alert for rain in city. India TV News — Big relief from heatwave: Rain, dust storm hits Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad; IMD issues red alert. NDTV — Rains Bring Flooded Roads, Uprooted Trees, Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR. OneIndia — When Will It Rain In Delhi-NCR? IMD Predicts Rain, Thunderstorms After Days Of Intense Heat. Economic Times — Q1 updates, F&O expiry among 8 factors set to steer D-Street this week . The Economic Times — Mumbai Weather July 7: IMD issues orange alert . Libya Update News — Libya Among Countries With Highest Air Pollution in Ranking of 143 Nations. The Rising Nepal — Various party leaders in Chitwan to attend inauguration of RSP general convention. UrduPoint — DC,DPO visit Bhera , Bhalwal. The Watchers — Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Zhejiang, China, after triggering mass evacuations. Focus Taiwan — TSMC's June sales smash previous monthly record. Iran Herald — Indian markets tank over 2%; Sensex crashes 1,677 points after Trump's NATO summit remarks trigger global risk-off . Metro — Sadiq Khan issues severe air pollution warning as capital set to bask in 39C heat. The Hill — DC fireworks show led to 'Code Red' air quality alert around nation's capital. Utusan Malaysia — India catat Jun paling kering dalam sedekad, jejas pertanian