Delhi, India’s capital, is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, with extreme heatwaves, devastating floods, and severe air pollution pushing the city to its limits. This article examines the alarming trends, the interconnected nature of these environmental disasters, and the urgent need for action to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Delhi government has increased the charges for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for all vehicles after an 11-year gap. The new rates are effective immediately, with two-wheelers and three-wheelers now costing ₹80, four-wheelers ₹100, petrol and CNG four-wheelers ₹110, and diesel four-wheelers ₹140.
Delhi has received much-needed rainfall after a dry spell, while other states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Himachal Pradesh are experiencing heavy downpours, leading to flooding and road closures. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts rain across various states until July 15, with heavy rainfall expected in several regions.
The National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has demanded an urgent report from the Uttar Pradesh government after an illegal organ transplant racket was uncovered at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi, linked to Yatharth Hospital in Noida. The racket involved a senior kidney transplant surgeon who allegedly performed surgeries on Bangladeshi patients without proper authorization. The doctor has been arrested along with six others, and the investigation is ongoing.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking bail in an excise policy-linked money laundering case will be heard by the Delhi High Court. Kejriwal’s lawyer argues his arrest was illegal, while the CBI maintains irregularities in the policy. The court will hear arguments on July 17.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody in the money laundering case linked to the scrapped excise policy has been extended till July 12. The court is set to deliver its verdict on Saturday regarding Kejriwal’s request for his wife’s presence during medical consultations.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI in response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand in the Delhi excise policy case. The court has sought the CBI’s response within seven days and the matter has been adjourned to July 17.
A portion of a shed near the swimming pool at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Delhi partially collapsed on Monday night, injuring a couple from Punjab. This incident comes just days after the roof of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed, raising concerns about structural safety in the city.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the High Court challenging his arrest and remand by the CBI in connection with the Delhi excise policy. This move follows his detention and subsequent release on bail in the ongoing investigation.
Three people, including two boys, drowned in separate incidents in Delhi on Saturday, following heavy rains that caused widespread flooding. The incidents come a day after similar drownings, highlighting the dangers posed by the downpour. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has set up an emergency control room and the Lieutenant Governor has ordered officials back to duty to address the situation.
