NCR’s air pollution nightmare nears an end with IMD predicting transformative weather after January 23. Thunderous rains and fierce winds are set to purge the atmosphere, alleviating the severe smog gripping the capital region.
Shockingly high AQIs dominate: Ghaziabad Loni at 423, Delhi’s Jahangirpuri 391, Noida Sector-1 352. These figures signal emergency levels, with fine particulates endangering public health on a massive scale.
Come January 23, temperatures hover at 20°C max and 10°C min. All-day alerts cover storms, lightning, and 30-40 km/h gusts, prime for pollutant dispersal. Rain’s scrubbing effect could yield rapid air quality gains.
The next day, January 24, cools to 20°C/7°C under moderate fog. January 21-22 hold steady with fog, no extremes.
Experts foresee pollution drop but warn of cold wave follow-up. Stay alert, limit outings, and gear up for winter bite, says IMD. This forecast injects hope into a region long suffocated by its own exhaust.