Relief swept into the National Capital Region on February 21 courtesy of fierce winds that diluted stubborn pollutants, uplifting AQI across Delhi-NCR. From Noida’s sectors to Ghaziabad’s towns and Delhi’s iconic spots, air quality notched improvements, easing health concerns for millions.
Predominantly moderate-to-poor, Ghaziabad readings via UPPCB: Loni 268 (near poor), Indirapuram 232, Vasundhara 233, Sanjay Nagar 181. Noida: Sector-62 164 (moderate haven), Sector-116 194, Sector-125 199, Sector-1 213 (edging poor).
Delhi’s monitors revealed: cleanest Aya Nagar 138, then CRRI 161, Alipur/DTU 189, Burari 195, Karni Singh 211, Bawana 219, Ashok Vihar 224, Anand Vihar 244, Chandni Chowk 246. Traffic-heavy nodes suffer most.
IMD reports 29°C highs/13°C lows on 21st-22nd, minor uptick to 30/14 on 23rd, light mist persists sans alerts. Wind action scattered toxins, but forecasts mild weather ahead. Chilly dawns/dusks contrast sunny afternoons. Air quality hangs in balance—winds wane, pollution may surge, urging sustained vigilance in this smog hotspot.