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Rain-drenched Delhi street with smoggy haze and bundled pedestrians, depicting the city's wettest January amid poor air quality.
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Delhi sees wettest January in four years with increased chill

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Rainfall on Tuesday made January the wettest in Delhi in four years, with a total of 25 mm recorded. However, it failed to improve air quality, pushing the AQI to 336. The IMD forecasts temperature fluctuations and light rain on February 1.

Thick fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on February 2, 2026, slashing visibility and forcing Indira Gandhi International Airport into CAT III operations. Airports in Uttar Pradesh (Sarsawa, Agra, Bareilly, Hindon) and Punjab (Bhatinda) reported zero visibility, prompting airline warnings of disruptions amid ongoing winter fog challenges.

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Delhi's chief secretary has expressed concern over the slow pace of fund utilization under the 2025-26 revised estimates. He has directed major departments like health, public works, and transport to accelerate spending and ensure 100% utilization. An adverse view will be taken if targets are not met.

Three minor boys allegedly gang-raped a six-year-old girl in Bhajanpura, northeast Delhi, on January 18. Two of the accused have been apprehended, while the third remains at large. The victim is now stable but recovering at home and unable to walk.

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The Delhi government is planning an extensive survey of borewells to frame a water usage policy, considering the city's growing drinking water demand and future needs. The Delhi Jal Board has appointed the Centre's PSU WAPCOS to determine the exact amount of groundwater being extracted. This aims to enable controlled water withdrawal.

In Noida's gig economy, women are securing better pay through app-based household services, earning up to Rs 1,000 for a 12-hour day. Yet, they grapple with stigma from uniforms, inadequate rest facilities, and unreasonable client demands. Platforms like Snabbit provide training and incentives, but workers call for greater support.

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Delhi Police's Crime Branch Anti-Gangster Squad arrested a shooter of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from west Delhi's Uttam Nagar area in coordination with Rajasthan Police. The accused, Pradeep Sharma (23), faces two FIRs in Rajasthan related to extortion, firing incidents, and illegal arms supply. He was wanted for demanding Rs 4 crore from a businessman in Sri Ganganagar in March 2025 and firing at his residence in May.

 

 

 

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