New Delhi, August 29: As the monsoon’s intensity diminishes, New Delhi and the surrounding NCR region are experiencing a noticeable shift in weather. After a period of relief from the heat due to recent rains and cloud cover, residents are now facing rising temperatures once again.
According to the local weather department’s forecast, the sky may remain partially cloudy in the coming days, but no warnings for heavy rainfall have been issued. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius over the next few days. On August 29, the forecast predicts a maximum of 36 degrees and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius, with partial cloud cover expected. No alerts have been released by the department.
The weather is likely to remain similar on August 30, with a maximum of 36 degrees and a minimum of 26 degrees, while humidity levels are anticipated to hover around 75 to 60 percent. The forecast for August 31 also suggests a maximum of 36 degrees and a minimum of 26 degrees. A slight decrease in temperature may be observed at the beginning of September.
On September 1, the maximum temperature is expected to be 34 degrees and the minimum 25 degrees, while on September 2, it could reach a maximum of 33 degrees and a minimum of 25 degrees. On September 3, the forecast indicates a maximum of 33 degrees and a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius. Throughout these days, the weather is expected to remain partially cloudy.
While the maximum temperature may reach 36 degrees between August 29 and 31, it is projected to drop to around 33-34 degrees in the first three days of September. Alongside the rising temperatures, the air quality in New Delhi and NCR is deteriorating. Several monitoring stations in the central region are reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) moving from yellow and green categories into poor levels.
Data shows that Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 376, placing it in the very poor category. Other areas reported AQIs of 181 on Mathura Road, 142 in Ashok Vihar, 138 in Alipur, 134 at Burari Crossing, 128 in Aaya Nagar, and 114 at the Commonwealth Sports Complex. In relatively better areas of Delhi, Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 85, and the cantonment area reported 71.
There is a significant variation in air quality across different parts of the capital. The data from four active monitoring stations in Noida is also concerning. Sector 125 recorded an AQI of 174, Sector 62 had 128, Sector 1 reported 148, and Sector 116 had the highest at 187. This indicates that all four active stations in Noida are showing air quality levels well above the green category.
In Ghaziabad, the situation varied across six active stations. Govindpuram recorded an AQI of 49, Indirapuram had 83, Loni reported 206, Sanjay Nagar recorded 42, Vasundhara had 177, and Ved Vihar-Loni reported 140. Among these, Sanjay Nagar had the best air quality, while Loni recorded the highest pollution level at 206 AQI. Govindpuram’s AQI of 49 reflects relatively clean air.
Meteorologists suggest that the decrease in rainfall activities, changes in wind speed, and moisture levels in the atmosphere may affect the dispersion of pollutants. Therefore, it is essential to monitor both temperature and air quality in the coming days. Currently, the weather department has not issued any warnings for the next few days, but the rising temperatures and poor AQI in several areas present a dual challenge for the NCR region.
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