Relentless winds racing across the National Capital Region have finally broken the pollution stranglehold, driving AQI levels down to orange and yellow across major cities. This natural purge comes after days of building velocity, effectively diluting harmful airborne toxins.
Delhi’s monitoring network reveals patchy but positive trends. Orange persists in hotspots: Anand Vihar 289, Shadipur 288, Rohini/R.K. Puram 260 each, Bawana 259, Ashok Vihar 243, Wazirpur 254, Vivek Vihar 230. Relief zones shine yellow at Ayanagar 168, Burari 124, Sri Aurobindo Marg 129, Chandni Chowk 193, CRRI Mathura Road 189.
Noida benefits too—Sector-125 237 (orange), Sector-62 154 (yellow), Sector-1 192, Sector-116 195. Ghaziabad sees Indirapuram 202, Vasundhara 229, offset by Loni’s 295. Even with emission pressures, winds prove a powerful counterforce.
As temperatures moderate, hope rises. February 9 maxed at 24°C, min 9°C under haze. Expect 25°C/10°C on the 10th with fog, rising to 25°C/12°C by the 11th. Pollution watchers emphasize that prolonged winds may sustain this upward trajectory in air purity, a vital win for public health.