Heavy Smog Engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’; Airport Issues Advisory
Delhi and its surrounding areas woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Saturday morning, with air quality levels edging dangerously close to the ‘severe’ category across large parts of the national capital. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 390 at 8 […]
Heavy Rain Batters Delhi-NCR; IMD Issues Orange Alert, Airport Warns of Flight Delays
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were lashed by heavy rain on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several parts of the city and surrounding districts. The downpour brought brief relief from heat but also raised concerns of waterlogging and traffic snarls across the capital. IMD Warns […]
Sky Scare: IndiGo Flight from Delhi to Srinagar Hit by Hailstorm, Lands Safely Despite Damage
In a dramatic mid-air incident on Tuesday evening, an IndiGo flight (6E2142) from Delhi to Srinagar was struck by a severe hailstorm just as it was approaching its destination. The turbulence caused visible damage to the aircraft’s nose cone, but thanks to the timely response by the pilot and crew, the flight landed safely at […]