Launching 'Mission Mausam' to make India a climate-smart nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed the need to work with future requirements in mind, including developing warning systems for natural disasters like earthquakes.
Lauding the glorious journey of modern science and technology in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said India Meteorological Department(IMD)'s infrastructure and technology have expanded unprecedentedly in the last 10 years.
A thick blanket of fog covered New Delhi on Sunday, as the city experienced a cold spell.
Rain showers swept through parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday evening, intensifying the cold weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more light showers on Sunday morning.
A thick layer of fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting cloudy skies and light rain in the region.
The year gone by stands as a glaring stitch in the tapestry of climate change, revealing the harsh reality of India’s warming landscape.
On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Delhi recorded 15.2 degrees Celsius, which was four notches lesser than season's average, India Meteorological Department said.
The India Meteorological Department on Friday said the cold wave situation will remain in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Rajasthan from January 5 to 11.
As dense fog continued to reduce visibility at the Delhi airport on the second day, several flights got delayed and those coming to Delhi had to be diverted to other airports in the morning hours on Tuesday.
Several flights were delayed at Delhi airport on Monday morning due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.
