Relief sweeps through Delhi-NCR as relentless gusts and scattered rains have washed away layers of smog, boosting AQI levels across multiple zones. This natural cleanse marks a turning point after prolonged pollution woes, making outdoor activities safer for millions.
Latest monitors paint an optimistic yet cautious outlook. Delhi’s heavyweights like Ashok Vihar (318), Bawana (329), and Wazirpur (335) linger in poor territory, alongside Chandni Chowk (332), Rohini (326), Sonia Vihar (338), and Vivek Vihar (306). RK Puram and Siri Fort eased to 301 each. Standouts include Shadipur’s impressive 165 and Mathura Road’s 186.
Across the border, Noida’s Sector-62 hit 186, with Sector-125 at 255, Sector-1 at 262, and Sector-116 at 235. Ghaziabad’s Loni remains challenging at 320, but Sanjay Nagar’s 139 signals hope, joined by Indirapuram (276) and Vasundhara (258).
Winter’s bite intensifies ahead. Minimum temperatures are set to fall sharply: 12°C today, 8°C tomorrow, and 6°C by week’s end. Daytime highs stay mild at 19-20°C. Fog will thicken from shallow today to moderate over the next days, with no warnings issued yet.
The atmospheric scrub from winds has reduced particulate buildup, extending cleaner air for days. Still, meteorologists warn of inversion layers forming with colder nights, risking a pollution rebound. This window of respite underscores the urgent need for sustained anti-smog measures beyond weather whims.