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Delhi weather: IMD issues Yellow Alert, rain likely on Friday and Saturday

Delhi is set to experience a yellow alert as rain is forecasted for Friday and Saturday. This much-needed precipitation will offer a reprieve from oppressive heat, leading to a notable drop in maximum temperatures throughout the weekend. Rainfall intensity will differ across various areas of the city. Expect drier conditions…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Waterlogging, traffic snarls mark rainy Wednesday in Delhi

Wednesday's showers caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Delhi. Commuters experienced long delays and submerged roads in many city areas. Several key roads and neighborhoods reported significant inundation for hours. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi received multiple complaints regarding waterlogging and tree felling. Moderate rain is expected to continue…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Delhi witnesses warmest August night-time temp in 3 years

Delhi recorded its warmest August night temperatures in three years on Monday. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung settled at 28.4 degrees Celsius, which was notably high. Maximum temperatures across various stations also saw deviations from the normal seasonal average. Light rainfall occurred in some parts of the city during the…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

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Palam fire inquiry report flags MCD, Delhi Fire Services lapses; 9 killed, 3 injured

A magisterial inquiry report on the Palam fire incident has been submitted to the Home Department. The report identified serious lapses by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Fire Services. An electrical short circuit near the MCB box was the most probable cause of the fire. Combustible cosmetic…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Delhi weather tomorrow: Will rain return to NCR? Check IMD forecast, temperature update

Delhi anticipates cloudy skies and light rain on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department. Strong surface winds will accompany the rainfall throughout the day and into the night. Temperatures remained below normal on Friday, with the maximum settling at 34.6 degrees Celsius. Several areas recorded light rainfall in the…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Delhi weather: 120 kmph winds batter capital, flights operations affected

Delhi experienced a powerful dust storm on Tuesday evening, with Palam weather station recording wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, a record not seen since 2001. This intense weather event occurred amidst severe heat conditions across the city. Forecasters predict continued gusty winds and scattered rainfall, with pre-monsoon activity…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Palam fire: 9 people dead as locals allege faulty hydraulics and fatal delays in rescue

A massive fire tore through a four-story building in southwest Delhi’s Palam area early Wednesday morning, killing nine members of a family, including three minors.

Newslaundry · Mar 19

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Ahead of monsoon in Delhi, a locality exposes cracks in 100% desilting claim

With the monsoon set to arrive in Delhi this week, questions are swirling over the city’s preparedness. Nowhere are the cracks more evident than in the southwest locality of Palam, where a ground visit by Newslaundry has found that the Public Works Department’s claim of “100 percent desilting” doesn’t hold…

Newslaundry · Jun 23, 2025

Chill grips Delhi, temperature continues to dip

Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 13, 2024

Welcome Winter: Temperature starts dropping in several parts of country

Delhi records chilly morning as minimum temperature drops at various places. Safdarjung reports 7.4°C, while Palam records 10.4°C on Sunday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 8, 2024

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai crush Services, face key J&K tie

Siddesh Lad (73 not out, 93b, 8x4, 2x6) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (55 not out, 114b, 6x4) slammed fifties, adding 128 for the second wicket in 198 balls help Mumbai coast to the 135-run target easily and record a nine-wicket thumping win over Services in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A…

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2024

Ranji Trophy: Ayush Mhahtre slams second first class ton for Mumbai

A day after being picked for the India Under-19 team for the U-19 Asia Cup in UAE, Mumbai's 17-year-old talented opener Ayush Mhatre, perhaps celebrating the call-up, slammed his second first-class century, scoring a fine unbeaten 107 (127b, 12x4, 3x6) to put Mumbai in a strong position against Services on…

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

Kartik Sharma hundred leads Rajasthan to 7-wicket win over Saurashtra in Vinoo Mankad Trophy

JAIPUR: Kartik Sharma smashed yet another hundred to lead Rajasthan to a comfortable 7-wicket victory against Saurashtra in the Vinoo Mankad U-19 One-Day Trophy Group B match at the Airforce Complex ground, Palam in New Delhi on Saturday.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2024

Fog causes visibilty woes in Delhi, flights may get affected; IMD predicts light rain

Shallow fog conditions were observed in isolated pockets of the National Capital on Tuesday morning, as per the India Meteorological Department. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024

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The Times of India · Feb 5, 2024

Ranji Trophy: Delhi top order implodes once again after Baroda post 435/9

NEW DELHI: It was another familiar implosion of Delhi's top order on Sunday after they set out to chase Baroda's first innings total of 435/9 in their Ranji Trophy game. However, this time they don't have the conditions or a potent bowling attack to blame. The conditions at the Air…

Dynamite News · Dec 19, 2023

Cold tightens grip on national capital, minimum temperature at 10.8 °C

Amid the biting chill prevailing in the entire North Indian belt, the cold extended its grip on the national capital on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature recorded at 10.8 degrees Celsius at Palam. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Mar 10, 2023

Retired ITBP jawan shoots himself dead in Delhi's Palam

NEW DELHI: A retired Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawan, Sudhir Kumar, on Friday allegedly shot himself dead with his licensed revolver at his house in southwest Delhi's Palam village, police said.

Dynamite News · Jan 10, 2023

Dense Fog Shrouds Northern India; Visibility Dips Below 100 m

People braved through a thick fog on Tuesday as dense to extremely dense fog conditions engulfed northern parts of the country, with less than 100 m visibility at 8.30 am in several areas, including Jammu, Patiala, Karnal, while in Delhi's Palam it dipped to zero. Read on for details:

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Dynamite News · Jan 9, 2023

Dense Fog Hits Delhi Already In Cold Grip

Fog accompanied by smog caused poor visibility throughout the city and NCR. The visibility in Delhi's Safdarjung area was recorded at 25 metres and 50 m at Palam respectively. Read on for details:

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022

Delhi: 75 flights delayed; 7 diverted, one with cracked windshield

NEW DELHI: Heavy rain spell accompanied by gusty winds at Palam affected the flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Wednesday. Over 75 flights were delayed and seven flights, including a Go First flight whose windshield cracked mid-air, were diverted due to bad weather at Delhi.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2022

Delhi: Man stabbed by wife in domestic row; survives

NEW DELHI: A driver was allegedly stabbed and wounded by his wife during a quarrel between them in south Delhi's Palam village area, police said on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

It’s a sizzler! Delhi on heatwave alert

NEW DELHI: Several areas, including Ridge and Palam, recorded heatwaves on Sunday with the weather department expecting the city to continue to sizzle with no respite for the next few days.

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