Changing Weather Patterns in Delhi-NCR: Nights Turning Chilly, Slight Relief from Air Pollution

New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The weather in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) is undergoing significant changes. Despite experiencing warm sunny days recently, nighttime temperatures are dropping rapidly.

According to the latest forecasts from the meteorological department, the minimum temperature could reach as low as 15 degrees Celsius in the coming days. This drop in temperature is expected to be accompanied by dense fog in the mornings. The local weather report from the India Meteorological Department indicates that from November 10 to November 15, the weather will remain dry, though moderate fog may cause some inconvenience. On November 10 and 11, maximum temperatures are projected to be around 28 degrees, with minimum temperatures at 15 degrees.

Humidity levels are also high, potentially reaching 95 to 98 percent in the mornings. Starting November 12, a slight increase in temperature is anticipated, with maximums reaching 29 degrees while minimums hover between 15 and 16 degrees. This shift in weather has brought a slight improvement in air quality across Delhi-NCR.

The reduction in vehicular traffic due to extended holidays, combined with increased wind speeds, has contributed to this partial improvement in pollution levels. Several areas have transitioned from the ‘red zone’ (very poor) to the ‘orange zone’ (poor). However, many regions still face concerning air quality.

Recent data from air quality monitoring centers show that several prominent areas in Delhi still report AQI levels above 300, indicating dangerous conditions. Areas such as Jahangirpuri have an AQI of 381, Punjabi Bagh at 348, Pusa at 392, RK Puram at 329, Rohini at 301, Shadipur at 312, and Siri Fort at 365, all categorized as ‘very poor.’ In contrast, Okhla Phase-2 (276), Patparganj (281), and Pusa (269) fall into the ‘poor’ category.

Noida also reports troubling air quality, with AQI levels of 377 in Sector 110, 354 in Sector 150, 366 in Sector 39, and 348 in Sector 62. However, some areas like Sector 1 (245), Sector 116 (211), and Sector 125 (269) are in the orange zone.

In Ghaziabad, the air quality presents a mixed picture. Indirapuram reports an AQI of 147, classified as moderate, while areas like Govindpuram (218), Loni (245), Sanjay Nagar (269), and Vasundhara (272) fall into the ‘poor’ category. Meanwhile, New Tehsil-Loni (289) and Ved Vihar-Loni (291) remain concerning.

In Wave City, Ghaziabad, the AQI is recorded at 313, keeping it in the red zone. Experts believe that if wind speeds remain consistent and vehicular pressure decreases, pollution levels could further decline. However, moderate fog in the mornings may trap pollutants in the atmosphere.

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