Fire erupts near Bangalore University Law College
Bengaluru: A minor fire broke out in the reserve forest area behind the Bangalore University Law College in the city on Thursday afternoon. No loss of life or any injuries have been reported from the incident, said an official.
Fire and emergency services were rushed to the spot. While the exact reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the scorching heat might have sparked the flames.
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According to sources, the fire has almost been brought under control, however, efforts are underway to douse the remaining smoke.
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Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'
New Delhi (PTI): The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said.
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 34 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The air quality remained 'moderate' at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134, a slight drop from Saturday’s 137, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
