New Delhi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : The weather in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has taken a turn, with air quality deteriorating as rainfall subsides and wind speeds decrease. This has led to a significant increase in the Air Quality Index (AQI), making the air increasingly toxic due to trapped pollutants.
In various areas of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, the AQI has crossed dangerous levels, posing breathing difficulties for residents. In Noida, the air quality is particularly alarming, with an AQI of 299 recorded in Sector 125, categorizing it as ‘poor.’ Other sectors are also reporting concerning figures: Sector 62 at 239, Sector 116 at 212, and Sector 1 at 142.
Ghaziabad is similarly affected, with most of its seven active monitoring stations showing severe air quality. Notable readings include 259 in Loni, 233 in Indirapuram, 230 in Vasundhara, 215 in Sanjay Nagar, 182 in Wave City, and 197 in Ved Vihar-Loni. The only area with satisfactory air quality is Govindpuram, which recorded an AQI of 54.
In Delhi, areas such as Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 271, Chandni Chowk at 255, Bawana at 180, Burari Crossing at 197, and Aaya Nagar at 143. There has been a significant spike in PM10 and PM2.5 levels across the city.
According to the India Meteorological Department, overcast conditions are expected on October 14, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and dropping to a minimum of 21 degrees. Humidity levels are projected to range from 65 to 80 percent.
Fortunately, the weather department has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall for October 15 and 16, which could wash away the accumulated pollutants and improve air quality. Temperatures are expected to drop to 33 degrees on October 15 and further to 31 degrees on October 16. Following the rain, partial cloud cover is anticipated on October 17, with clearer skies on October 18 and 19, and temperatures stabilizing around 33 degrees.
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