Rain Brings Relief from Pollution in Delhi-NCR, AQI Enters Green Zone
Recent rainfall in Delhi-NCR has significantly improved air quality, with AQI now in the green zone, signaling a shift in weather and cooler temperatures.
New Delhi, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : Recent rainfall and strong winds have provided significant relief from air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. Residents of Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, who have been struggling with high pollution levels, can now breathe cleaner air.
The rain and winds have effectively cleared much of the dust and pollutants from the atmosphere. This improvement is reflected in the air quality index (AQI), which has now dropped into the green zone across major cities in the NCR. The change in weather is also noticeable in the drop in temperatures.
Both day and night temperatures have started to feel cooler, with the cold snap beginning to set in. On Friday night and Saturday morning, the chill persisted, providing relief from the daytime heat. The maximum temperature fell to 24 degrees Celsius, while the minimum recorded was 16 degrees Celsius.
This abrupt change in weather signals the onset of winter. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast for October 31 predicts a maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius, with partially cloudy skies. No weather warnings have been issued for the day.
Temperature increases are expected on November 1, with forecasts predicting a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius, along with partial cloud cover. By November 2, a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius is anticipated, with mostly clear skies.
The weather is expected to remain similar on November 3, 4, and 5, with maximum temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius and minimums at 16 degrees Celsius, under primarily clear conditions. The most positive impact of the recent rainfall and winds is the significant improvement in air quality, with AQI levels remaining in the green zone in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram.
In recent days, the poor air quality had caused breathing difficulties and eye irritation, particularly affecting the elderly, children, and those with respiratory issues. The clearing of the atmosphere following the rain has brought relief to these vulnerable groups.
