Pleasant morning for Delhi, rains in store
August 20th, 2011 - 11:54 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) It was a pleasant Saturday morning for Delhiites with a cool breeze blowing and the mercury level settling at the season's average of 25.7 degrees ... Read more...
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Mercury soars in Himachal
April 25th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 25 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh Monday experienced a warm sunny day Monday, with Una town recording a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, an official ... Read more...
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Orissa swelters as mercury crosses 41 degrees
April 18th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, April 18 (IANS) Many parts of Orissa sizzled under heat wave conditions, with at least two towns Monday recording maximum temperatures of over 41 degrees Celsius, the weatherman here ... Read more...
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Warm day, slight dip in mercury in Delhi (Lead)
April 7th, 2011 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) While it was warm, the mercury level dipped slightly in the national capital Thursday with both the minimum and the maximum temperature being recorded below ... Read more...
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Another hot day in Delhi (Lead)
April 6th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) It was yet another hot day in the national capital as the mercury level touched 35 degrees Celsius Wednesday. The Met Office has, however, said ... Read more...
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Mumbai swelters at 41 degrees Celsius
March 18th, 2011 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The city recorded a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius for the second consecutive day Thursday, an official said, making it one of the hottest March ... Read more...
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Pedalling Delhi to Mumbai in 30 hours for a green cause
February 18th, 2011 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Having cycled from Mumbai to Delhi in four days to spread the message of peace after the 26/11 attack, 53-year-old Vinod Punmiya will try now to pedal ... Read more...
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Rains bring temperature down in Delhi (Lead)
February 15th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The chill in the air was back Tuesday with light rain drenching Delhi since late Monday. The mercury level recorded a drop and the Met department has ... Read more...
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Warm Sunday, mercury five notches above average
February 6th, 2011 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Felt unusually warm this morning? Don't be surprised. With partly cloudy skies, the minimum temperature recorded in the capital early Sunday was five degrees above the average ... Read more...
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Bright, warm day in Delhi (Lead)
January 12th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The severe chill of the past few days gave way to a warm bright day Wednesday with the mercury level going past the 20 degrees Celsius-mark for ... Read more...
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Panjab, Haryana face fog chaos
December 27th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Dec 27 (IANS) A thick blanket of fog engulfed most parts of Punjab and Haryana Monday, disrupting both rail and road traffic. Met officials have predicted similar conditions to prevail in ... Read more...
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Warmer Sunday, mercury to plummet in days ahead (Lead)
December 12th, 2010 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A day after Delhi recorded the season's lowest minimum temperature, the mercury went up a little Sunday, but chilly winds swept the capital and the met department ... Read more...
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Misty, chilly Sunday morning in Delhi
November 21st, 2010 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Delhi woke up to a misty and chilly morning Sunday forcing people to wrap themselves in jackets and shawls. But a warm day is expected ahead."The minimum ... Read more...
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Misty morning, warm day ahead for Delhi
November 10th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The day began on a misty note Wednesday with the met department predicting a partly cloudy day for Delhi with a rise in the mercury level."It was ... Read more...
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Misty morning, but warm day ahead in Delhi
November 7th, 2010 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Sunday morning began on a misty note in Delhi but it will get warmer during the day as US President Barack arrives in the national capital."The minimum ... Read more...
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No respite from heat for Delhi (Lead)
June 19th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) There was no respite from the sweltering heat for Delhiites Saturday as the maximum temperature touched 43.2 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said, adding that the mercury is ... Read more...
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Mercury to climb up, hot day ahead in Delhi
June 10th, 2010 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Clear skies and a rising mercury level paved the way for a hot day in the capital Thursday.
According to the met department, while the minimum temperature ... Read more...
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After pleasant weekend, it’s again hot in Delhi (Lead)
May 31st, 2010 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) After a pleasant weekend when the mercury level stayed around 40 degrees Celsius mark, heat and humidity were back in Delhi Monday. According to the weather office, ... Read more...
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Rain, duststorms brings relief from heat wave in parts of India (Roundup)
May 28th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A wave of relief swept over the people in parts of the country Friday as duststorms and scattered rainfall brought down the mercury levels. However, most ... Read more...
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Duststorm brings down mercury level in Delhi
May 28th, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A dust haze since early Friday spelt good news for the capital's residents as it brought down the mercury and paved way for a relatively pleasant day ... Read more...
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Scorching day ahead for Delhiites
May 27th, 2010 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The national capital will continue to reel under searing temperatures Thursday with the maximum temperature likely to touch 45 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said.
The Met ... Read more...
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DU gives students heat care tips during admissions
May 26th, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Keeping in view the soaring temperatures in the capital, Delhi University (DU) Wednesday advised aspiring students to take all necessary precautions against the heat while buying admission ... Read more...
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Delhi to sizzle at 44 degrees Celsius
May 25th, 2010 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Residents of Delhi will continue to reel under the scorching heat Tuesday with the day temperature likely to touch 44 degrees Celsius.
The national capital recorded a ... Read more...
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Delhi swelters in the heat, mercury to soar further (Lead)
May 24th, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Delhi sizzled Monday with a high day temperature and humidity level.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature recorded Monday was two degrees above ... Read more...
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Delhiites battered by heat, poor more than rich
May 20th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Azera Rahman
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Even as his employers disappear into their air-conditioned home or zoom out of the gates in their cool sedans, Shiva Kumar, a 64-year-old guard, has ... Read more...
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Hot, muggy day in store for Delhi
May 20th, 2010 - 11:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The mercury level may have dipped a little than the day before, yet the high humidity level made for an uncomfortably hot and sweaty start for the ... Read more...
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Hottest May 14 in six years (Lead)
May 14th, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The mercury level may have dipped a bit but the Indian capital sizzled Friday, with the maximum temperature touching 43.2
degrees Celsius, making it the hottest May 14 ... Read more...
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Hot, humid day ahead in Delhi
May 9th, 2010 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Delhiites can expect a hot and humid day Sunday with met officials forecasting a rise in the mercury level.
The maximum temperature will hover around 39 degrees Celsius, ... Read more...
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Temperatures set to rise again (Lead)
May 3rd, 2010 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) After a relatively pleasant start to the week Monday, the met department has forecast the mercury level to rise once again Tuesday with the maximum temperature hovering ... Read more...
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Light drizzle in Delhi, more expected Friday (Lead)
April 29th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The capital Thursday witnessed light drizzle in some parts, bringing relief to the residents and the Met Office has forecast thundershowers late Friday. The mercury level, however, ... Read more...
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Mercury dips slightly in Delhi
April 26th, 2010 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The national capital saw a slight dip in mercury levels Monday with a minimum temperature of 24.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above average, a weather official said. ... Read more...
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Respite for Delhi as mercury dips
April 24th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The national capital saw a slight dip in mercury levels Saturday with the minimum temperature at 23.7 degrees Celsius. Weather officials said Delhiites could look forward ... Read more...
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Rain fails to bring down mercury in Delhi
April 20th, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Traces of rainfall in some parts of Delhi Monday evening failed to bring down the mercury level. The minimum temperature recorded early Tuesday was eight degrees above ... Read more...
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Delhi fire service gets 30 calls in 10 hours
April 15th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) You could blame it on the rising mercury level - the Delhi fire service number has not stopped ringing since early Thursday with the department receiving ... Read more...
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No rains expected in Delhi
March 7th, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Delhi will see clear skies Sunday, a day after receiving light showers. The weatherman said the mercury level could also rise.
"Delhi recorded 4.1 mm of rainfall ... Read more...
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