India: IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Storms Sweep Delhi-NCR Region

Thunderstorms swept across the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, June 4, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and temporary relief from intense heat while causing brief disruptions in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow weather alert for the National Capital Region through Saturday.

India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays 3

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi.

India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, with more rain and gusty winds expected.

India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays 2

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi. This video shows flooded street in New Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, with more rain and gusty winds expected.

India: Massive Dust Storms Sweep Through Delhi-NCR, Causing Flight Delays 3

Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

India: Massive Dust Storms Sweep Through Delhi-NCR, Causing Flight Delays 2

Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

India: Massive Dust Storms Sweep Delhi-NCR, Causing Flight Delays

Massive dust storms swept through Delhi and the NCR regions on April 10 and 11, knocking down dozens of trees and power poles, and resulting in at least two deaths. Multiple flights were delayed or diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

India: M7.1 Earthquake Strikes Tibet-Nepal Border, Shaking Felt In Northern Regions

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Tibet Autonomous Region in the southwestern part of China near the Nepal border, on Tuesday, January 7, at about 09:05 a.m. local time, according to the USGS. The quake was also felt in parts of northern India, including Delhi-NCR and Bihar.

India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 7

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 6

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 5

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 3

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding 4

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

India: Monsoon Arrives In Delhi, Causes Widespread Flooding

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Friday, June 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the monsoon has arrived in the capital.

Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar

STORY: Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of street views in India STORYLINE: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heat wave warning on Thursday for northwest India, which includes the national capital region. An increase of 3-4 degrees Celsius in maximum daily temperatures is anticipated across northwest and east India over the next four days. Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is already enduring sweltering temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, but the heat is expected to intensify to 45 degrees by Saturday. IMD reports that western Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and southern Haryana may face heatwaves from Thursday through Saturday. The government agency urged residents to take necessary precautions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

India: Dust Storm With Heavy Rains Sweeps Delhi-NCR, Bringing Relief From Scorching Heat

A dust storm with strong winds and heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR and the surrounding area on Tuesday, April 23. The temperature dropped as the storm came after a scorching sunny afternoon when it reached around 35 degrees Celsius.

Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi

STORY: Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the air pollution in New Delhi STORYLINE: Restrictions on movement of vehicles and construction activities were once again imposed in Delhi on Saturday in view of rising air pollution levels. The state's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that air quality index (AQI) in the national capital had entered into "severe" category, restrictions on movement of traffic and construction activities were hence imposed. The federal government's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) amid worsening AQI in the region. An AQI of 447 was recorded in Delhi which comes under the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showe

Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital

STORY: Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of traffic STORYLINE: Indian capital experienced a notable improvement in air quality on Wednesday owing to light rainfall and increased wind speeds. The Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from 365 on Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 258 by Wednesday at 9 a.m. The authorities revoked the Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), which resulted in the relaxation of bans on specific types of vehicles in Delhi, and nearby surrounding areas of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar. Earlier actions, initiated by the government on Nov. 2, involved halting various pollution-causing activities, such as construction and mining. However, with these restrictions now lifted, there might be a restart of these activities

Indian capital grapples with severe pollution

STORY: Indian capital grapples with severe pollution SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of air pollution in New Delhi 3. various of construction sites STORYLINE: New Delhi, the capital of India, is once again facing a severe pollution crisis. The air quality index (AQI) breached the 400 mark in some areas of the city on Thursday, signifying "severe" air pollution and posing significant health risks. A graded response action plan was put in place to tackle the problem. The measures included a ban on non-essential construction activities across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)