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Delhi Records Above-Normal Temperatures with Cloudy Skies and Poor Air Quality

Analysed 14 Jul 2026·11 sources analysed·Delhi, India·General
Delhi Records Above-Normal Temperatures with Cloudy Skies and Poor Air QualityPreviousNext

Delhi experienced a maximum temperature of 38.6°C on Monday, about 3.1 degrees above normal, with Safdarjung recording the highest temperature. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Tuesday, with temperatures expected between 36-39°C and minimums around 26-29°C. Despite the ongoing monsoon, no significant temperature changes or weather warnings are anticipated in the coming week. Air quality remained poor, with an AQI of 246 on Monday afternoon.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 10 sources

We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
45%
AI analysis of 10 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 11 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present factual weather updates from official sources like the IMD and CPCB without political framing. Both sources focus on meteorological data and forecasts, avoiding political commentary or partisan perspectives. The coverage is technical and neutral, reflecting government agency reports rather than editorial viewpoints.

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, emphasizing temperature readings, forecasts, and air quality data without emotional language. While noting poor air quality and above-normal heat, the coverage remains factual and avoids alarmist or reassuring sentiments, maintaining a balanced and objective mood.

How 10 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Delhi gets warmer at 38.6 deg; partly cloudy sky expected on TuesdayCenterNeutral
news18Delhi AQI Goes From 59 To 261 Within Days: 3 Factors That Made The Air Turn Toxic So QuicklyCenterNeutral
indianexpressWest Asia dust storm wipes out Delhi's monsoon air gains, AQI nears 'very poor'CenterNegative
businessstandardCloudy skies in Delhi as AQI drops; IMD forecasts rainfall in most statesCenterNeutral
news18Warm morning in Delhi as AQI stays 'poor' for second dayCenterNeutral
hindustantimesDelhi's air quality slips to 'poor' category, worst level in 85 daysCenterNegative
hindustantimesDelhi's AQI slips into 'poor' category, worst in over 85 daysCenterNeutral
thetribuneDelhi's air quality slips to poor, worst in over 85 days - The TribuneCenterNegative
ndtvDelhi's AQI Touches 261, Highest In Over 85 Days: Weather OfficeCenterNeutral
indiatodayDelhi AQI hits 85-day high as Afghanistan dust pushes air into poor categoryCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 12 Jul, 02:41 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatoday12 Jul, 02:41 pm
    Delhi AQI hits 85-day high as Afghanistan dust pushes air into poor category
  2. 2
    ndtv12 Jul, 02:57 pm
    Delhi's AQI Touches 261, Highest In Over 85 Days: Weather Office
  3. 3
    thetribune13 Jul, 12:15 am
    Delhi's air quality slips to poor, worst in over 85 days - The Tribune
  4. 4
    hindustantimes13 Jul, 02:40 am
    Delhi's AQI slips into 'poor' category, worst in over 85 days
  5. 5
    hindustantimes13 Jul, 02:53 am
    Delhi's air quality slips to 'poor' category, worst level in 85 days
  6. 6
    news1813 Jul, 04:15 am
    Warm morning in Delhi as AQI stays 'poor' for second day
  7. 7
    businessstandard13 Jul, 04:33 am
    Cloudy skies in Delhi as AQI drops; IMD forecasts rainfall in most states
  8. 8
    indianexpress13 Jul, 05:02 am
    West Asia dust storm wipes out Delhi's monsoon air gains, AQI nears 'very poor'
  9. 9
    news1813 Jul, 09:19 am
    Delhi AQI Goes From 59 To 261 Within Days: 3 Factors That Made The Air Turn Toxic So Quickly
  10. 10
    news1813 Jul, 02:33 pm
    Delhi gets warmer at 38.6 deg; partly cloudy sky expected on Tuesday

Lens Score breakdown

36/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Commission for Air Quality ManagementDelhi Pollution Control CommitteeIndia Meteorological DepartmentCentral Pollution Control Board

Story context

Category
Generic
Location
Delhi, India
Sources analysed
11
Last analysed
14 Jul 2026
Key entities
CelsiusTemperatureDelhiIndia Meteorological DepartmentWeather stationNew DelhiCentral Pollution Control BoardLodhi RoadPress Trust of IndiaAir quality indexAir pollutionMonsoon