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2021 Named India's Hottest Year In Last Decade & 5th Hottest Year Since 1901: IMD
T India Meteorological Department (IMD), stated that India is getting hotter, as the year 2021 was the fifth warmest year since 1901. The report stated that last year was the warmest in the last decade (2012-2021), as the annual mean land surface air temperature was 0.44 degree Celsius. The rise in average temperatures could have an adverse effect on extreme climatic conditions, crop patterns and urban disaster management.
Tags: environment, Climate Change, India, heat waves, India Meteorological Department
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Air Quality In Delhi Very Poor; AQI Reaches 339
Delhi's air quality has continued to deteriorate as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 339 on December 1. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientists, the AQI increment was due to dipping temperature. The IMD added that the wind speed, which is expected slow down from December 2, is likely to aggravate the issue. The Centre's weather forecasting wing SAFAR has also predicted the air quality to remain in the very poor zone… read-more
Tags: Delhi, air quality index, India Meteorological Department, Pollution
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Air Quality Escalates in Delhi as AQI drops from 'Very Poor" to 'Moderate'
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from 302 to 137 on November 27, proceeding to "moderate" category. As per the experts, strong winds and less stubble burning around the city were two reasons behind the better air quality. Although, centre's Air Quality Early Warning System predicted Delhi's air to remain "satisfactory" to "moderate" on November 27 and "moderate" to "poor" the next day.… read-more
Tags: Delhi, India Meteorological Department, Air Pollution, air quality index
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