environmental monitoring

Several parts of the National Capital experienced light rainfall this morning, providing some relief from the ongoing dry weather. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), approximately 5 millimeters of rainfall was recorded by 8:30 AM. IMD data indicates that Ayanagar received...

New Delhi, March 15 Several areas of the city experienced light rainfall on Sunday morning, providing much-needed relief from the prevailing dry conditions, the IMD said.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that 5 mm of rainfall was recorded until 8:30 am.According to IMD data...

New Delhi, March 13 A parliamentary panel on Friday recommended that the Ministry of Environment should urge all states and Union territories to conduct drone surveys of land in forest areas to help curb encroachment.In a report tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, the Parliamentary Standing...

New Delhi, March 12 The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 6.9 degrees above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.The minimum temperature was recorded at 18.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, adding that the sky...

New Delhi, March 12 The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 18.2 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 3.1 degrees above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The weather department has predicted clear skies during the day, with a maximum...

Kolkata, March 11 Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new species of lichen moths in the eastern Himalayan region.The newly identified species – Caulocera hollowayi by S Singh, N Singh & Bhattacharya, 2026, and Asura buxa by Bhattacharya, S Singh & N Singh...

New Delhi, March 10 The Forest Survey of India (FSI), which is responsible for assessing and monitoring the country's forest cover, has not issued fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation activities since last October, according to official data.The last alert was issued in October 2025...

New Delhi, March 9 The Delhi Pollution Control Committee's (DPCC) latest data on the water quality of the Yamuna River raises concerns about high levels of fecal coliform, indicating significant amounts of untreated sewage entering the river.The reports for January and February, which were...

New Delhi, March 6 India and Finland have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental cooperation to deepen collaboration on pollution prevention and control, waste management, climate change, forests, and natural resource management, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has...

New Delhi, March 5 – Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and his Finnish counterpart Sari Multala renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental cooperation between India and Finland at a meeting held in the national capital on Thursday.In...

New Delhi, March 3 An international group that works on disaster intelligence from space announced on Tuesday the launch of its deforestation monitoring solution, driven by a technology designed to provide law enforcement agencies and government officials with "near real-time visibility" into...

The greenish tint in Dal Lake raises concerns in Srinagar, as experts cite algal bloom while authorities assure of treated drinking water supply and continuous quality monitoring.February 26, Srinagar: The water of Dal Lake has recently turned greenish, raising concerns among residents in...

New Delhi, February 26 The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 12.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 0.1 degree above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The maximum temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius.Relative humidity...

Mumbai, February 25 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the Mumbai civic body has been directed to prepare a dynamic monitoring system based on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track sources of air pollution in the city.Air...

New Delhi, February 24 Six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) have been activated in the national capital, bringing the total number of such facilities in Delhi to 46, the highest in the country, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.The new stations...

New Delhi, February 24 Observing that the right to clean water is a fundamental right, the Supreme Court on Tuesday closed its 2021 suo motu proceedings on the remediation of polluted rivers and directed the principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to reopen the matter and ensure...

New Delhi, February 21 – Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast mainly clear skies with morning mist. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius.Data from the Central Pollution...

The Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) Commission for Air Quality Management has immediately revoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This decision was made following the improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital. The AQI was recorded at 212 at 7...

New Delhi, February 14 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 120 mist spray systems installed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, according to an official.The Chief Minister stated that the government is implementing scientifically designed short-term, mid-term...

New Delhi, February 14 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 120 mist spray systems at the IGI Airport premises on Saturday, reiterating her government's commitment to the 'Clear Air, Clean Delhi' initiative.The mist spray systems, installed by the GMR Group at the Indira Gandhi...