Forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have predicted that the AQI will remain in the lower end of the 'Poor' range on May 17 as well.
The decision was made after the Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the current air quality index (AQI) levels and forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Ministry of Earth Sciences, through the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued forecasts and warnings for thunderstorms and associated weather phenomena five days in advance with regular updates, said a press release by the Ministry.
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): Lightning activities have shown an increasing trend over India particularly in the North-Eastern region of the country in the past two decades, said Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday.