The NCR’s battle against smog took a positive turn with fierce winds over 24 hours slashing AQI across the board. Red zones are fading into orange and yellow, bringing cautious optimism to polluted urban landscapes.
Ghaziabad monitors reveal: Indirapuram 255, Loni 289 (highest), Sanjay Nagar 138 (best), Vasundhara 258. Disparities highlight how winds favor certain areas.
Noida sectors improve steadily: Sector-125 202, Sector-62 192, Sector-1 242, Sector-116 183. Daily commuters notice the tangible change.
Delhi’s diverse readings include Alipur 194, Anand Vihar 275, Ashok Vihar 250, Aya Nagar 148, Bawana 234, Burari Crossing 189, Chandni Chowk 252, CRRI Mathura Road 184, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range 215, DTU 157. Rural edges fare better than dense cores.
IMD outlook: Mist likely February 20-22, temps max 28°C (20th-21st, min 12-13°C), 30°C max (22nd, min 13°C). No weather threats.
Specialists point to 5-7 km/h gusts dispersing trapped pollutants. With stability now, vigilance is key—stagnant air could undo progress swiftly. Cleaner days ahead if winds persist.