Articles by Jasjeev Gandhiok
Only 13 of 35 coal thermal plants within 300km of Delhi complying with SO2 control mechanism, NGT told
CAQM said there are 11 TPPs, with 35 units having a combined capacity of 13,575MW, within a 300-km radius of Delhi
Published on May 06, 2025 06:06 AM IST
CAQM advises NCR govts, PSUs to switch to cleaner-fuel vehicles
A switch to cleaner mobility was looked at as a feasible option in meetings held on measures to curb vehicular pollution, it said in an advisory
Published on May 06, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Unpredicted storms leave 5 dead in Delhi
A violent storm in Delhi killed five, uprooted trees, and caused severe flooding, marking the city's second-heaviest May rainfall in 124 years.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Pre-monsoon time to blame: IMD after mild warning fails in Delhi
Delhi faced an unexpected intense thunderstorm on Friday, recording 77mm of rain, marking its second-highest May rainfall in over a century.
Updated on May 03, 2025 04:44 AM IST
Delhi sees chaos as rain, thunderstorms cause waterlogging, flight delays
An intense thunderstorm in Delhi resulted in waterlogging, traffic snarls, and four fatalities due to a fallen tree.
Updated on May 02, 2025 07:17 PM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
IMD revives infamous weather station, but won’t release data
The station was hurriedly made operational, and the sensors replaced after a visit by Hindustan Times on April 29 to the AWS, according to an official from IMD’s AWS division
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:53 PM IST
Have identified 587 hectares of floodplain land in Delhi, ground survey next: DDA to NGT
In October 2024, NGT took suo motu cognisance of a media report and formed a joint committee headed by the Delhi chief secretary to identify, demarcate and notify the floodplains of the Yamuna
Published on Apr 30, 2025 11:45 PM IST
Delhi: Lack of rain made this April hottest, most polluted in 3 years
The average monthly maximum temperature this month remained at 39 degrees Celsius (°C), which is 2.5°C above the long period average
Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Newborn Asiatic lion cub dies at Delhi Zoo
One of four Asiatic lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo has died; another is under care. The remaining two are healthy, with continuous monitoring ongoing.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Non-electric, non-essential vehicles disallowed from Delhi forests
Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the directions were an attempt to urgently minimise pollution and safeguard wildlife in Delhi’s forests
Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Four lion cubs born at Delhi Zoo
Five-year-old Asiatic lioness Mahagauri delivered four cubs in first successful breeding case since 2009
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Delhi clocks warmest April night in six years
Delhi recorded its warmest night in six years at 27.2°C, with a forecasted dip in temperatures and poor air quality persisting.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Delhi Bird Atlas summer survey flagged off at Lodhi Garden
The Delhi Bird Atlas summer survey launched at Lodhi Garden will gather data on bird species across the city, aiming for a comprehensive report by December.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Himalayan bird greater racket-tailed drongo seen for first time in Gurugram
The greater racket-tailed drongo is typically associated with moist, dense forests along the Himalayan foothills and terai regions
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Set cameras for aged vehicles immediately: Delhi minister
The direction came at a high-level review meeting to finalise a comprehensive Environment Action Plan
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Delhi’s 6 new air stations may give pollution data green bias: Experts
The Delhi environment minister has announced the locations for the five stations but not disclosed the location for the sixth
Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Delhi: Waste dumping continues at shut dhalaos in Jangpura Extn, NGT told
In February, MCD informed the NGT of the closure of dhalaos H, D and P/Q in Jangpura Extension, on a 2023 plea filed by Jangpura Extension Residents Forum RWA
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Scanner on end-of-life vehicles entering Delhi
The Delhi government plans to install cameras at all border points and issue warnings via text messages to owners of overage vehicles registered outside the national capital, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said
Published on Apr 24, 2025 06:06 AM IST
IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi
The maximum temperature in the Capital is expected to rise by two to three degrees Celsius (°C) by the weekend
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:38 AM IST
MoEF&CC recommends expert body formation to study ozone impact in Delhi
In December 2024, CPCB shared a detailed report, informing the NGT that Delhi-NCR and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region were the two most-impacted regions in terms of high ozone
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Delhi: New ‘pod’ hotel near NDLS Metro station offers bunk beds for ₹400
While they are called pods, the setup resembles second-tier AC train berths more than the capsule hotels found in Japan or China
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Killer dust storm batters Delhi-NCR; 2 dead
Dust storms and short but fierce rain showers knocked down dozens of trees, power poles, and even buildings and walls, bringing life to a standstill across NCR
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 05:17 AM IST
A storm blows away the heat
The downpour, driven by strong winds of up to 50 kmph, slashed temperatures by 6-10 degrees Celsius in under an hour.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:22 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
After trees felled in Dwarka, forest dept sends notice to CPWD, NII
Delhi's forest department issued notices to CPWD and NII for illegally felling around 100 trees in Dwarka without permission, following a local complaint.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Delhi records highest min temp in April in 3 years amid heat wave
A heatwave was declared in the national Capital on Monday when the maximum temperature touched 40.2°C, which rose to 41°C a day later
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:20 AM IST
At 41°C, city swelters on hottest April day in 3 years
Met officials said Delhi may get partial relief from the heat on Thursday, as a western disturbance influences the region.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 10:15 AM IST
Watch: Rosy starlings dazzle Delhi’s sky
Rosy starlings are passage migrants, making a stopover in Delhi as they return from India and Sri Lanka to their breeding habitats in Central Asia and Europe.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Heatwave to continue in Delhi for next two days as AQI remains ‘poor’
Delhi recorded its first heatwave day of the season on Monday, with clear skies and dry northerly winds pushing mercury to 40.2°C
Published on Apr 08, 2025 09:33 AM IST
40.2°C: Delhi sweats in a heatwave
The 40.2°C recorded on Monday was logged at the Safdarjung observatory — Delhi’s base weather station — which was five notches above the normal for this time of the year
Published on Apr 08, 2025 09:19 AM IST
Third highest point of Magenta Line finished
DMRC said another challenge was to place it across the existing Red Line, for which special cribs had to be created on either end of the elevated track
Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:49 AM IST