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Delhi Mandates Gender Segregation in Night Shelters After Safety Concerns Revealed
Dec 10, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Delhi has issued an urgent order requiring gender segregation in all temporary night shelters after inspections revealed women were sleeping alongside men in crowded facilities. With temperatures below 5°C and over 46,000 homeless people in the capital, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board is implementing immediate measures to protect women's safety, dignity and privacy across its 197 permanent shelters and 250 temporary tents during the severe cold wave.
Delhi's Winter Crisis: Understanding the Temperature-Pollution Relationship in November-December
Dec 05, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Delhi faces its annual winter pollution crisis as temperatures plummet to 5°C, trapping pollutants and pushing AQI readings above 300. Data analysis reveals a clear inverse relationship between falling temperatures and worsening air quality, with pollution levels peaking when temperatures drop below 20°C. As December progresses, the cold, stagnant air continues to lock pollutants in place, creating hazardous conditions that have sparked protests across the capital.
Delhi Records Lowest Early December Temperature Since 2011: Cold Wave Warning Issued
Dec 02, 2025 10:45 pm CST
Delhi experiences an unusual early December temperature drop to 5.7°C, the coldest since 2011, as IMD forecasts continued cold wave conditions. Historical patterns show this early chill is exceptional, with temperatures typically dropping below 5°C only after December 10. Seasonal forecasts predict normal to below-normal temperatures across central and northwest India through February 2026.
Delhi Air Quality Returns to 'Very Poor' Category: AQI Rises to 304 After Brief Improvement
Dec 01, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated back to the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 304 after a brief improvement to 'poor' on Sunday. The capital continues its winter pollution crisis as transport emissions contribute 20% to the pollution levels, while simultaneously experiencing cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 5.7 degrees Celsius, 4.6 degrees below normal.