The National Capital Region (NCR) experienced significant relief in air quality following strong winds and intermittent rainfall over the past 24 hours. For the first time in a long period, several areas across Delhi-NCR recorded a notable improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI), making the air considerably more breathable for residents.
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), and India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicate that while many parts of Delhi still report AQI in the poor category, some areas have seen their AQI drop below the very poor range.
In Delhi, AQI levels were recorded at 318 in Ashok Vihar, 329 in Bawana, 332 at Chandni Chowk, 326 in Rohini, 335 in Wazirpur, 338 at Sonia Vihar, and 306 in Vivek Vihar. RK Puram and Siri Fort both reported an AQI of 301. On the other hand, relatively better conditions were observed in Shadipur with an AQI of 165 and CRRI Mathura Road at 186.
In Noida, AQI values measured were 186 in Sector 62, 255 in Sector 125, 262 in Sector 1, and 235 in Sector 116. Ghaziabad’s Loni area recorded an AQI of 320, whereas Sanjay Nagar showed a more encouraging figure of 139. Indirapuram and Vasundhara recorded AQIs of 276 and 258 respectively.
The weather department forecasts a further drop in minimum temperatures over the coming days. The minimum temperature is expected to be around 12 degrees Celsius on 28 January, falling to 8 degrees Celsius on 29 January. Temperatures could further dip to approximately 6 degrees Celsius on 30 and 31 January, with maximum temperatures remaining steady between 19 and 20 degrees Celsius.
According to IMD forecasts, moderate to light fog is expected to persist over the next two days across the NCR. Shallow fog is predicted on 28 January, followed by moderate fog on 29, 30, and 31 January. No weather warnings have been issued so far.
The recent strong winds and rainfall have helped reduce the accumulation of pollution particles, resulting in partial improvement in air quality that is likely to continue for a few days. However, experts caution that with falling temperatures and increasing fog, pollution levels may rise again shortly.
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