Morning winds at 5-7 kmph and light rain brought a surprising uplift to NCR’s air quality Wednesday, nudging numerous areas from orange peril into yellow safety. The Air Quality Index (AQI) improvements highlight nature’s power in combating urban pollution.
Though mist may linger mornings ahead per IMD, no cautions are out. Residents are enjoying rarer clear views, a stark contrast to dense winter fogs.
Delhi monitors showed Alipur 146 (yellow), Anand Vihar 249 (orange), Ashok Vihar 181 (orange), Aya Nagar 119 (yellow), Bawana 193 (orange), Burari 144 (yellow), Chandni Chowk 227 (orange), CRRI 150 (yellow), Shooting Range 177 (orange), DTU 130 (yellow). Yellow dominance emerges in lower readings.
In Noida: Sector-125 197, Sector-62 146, Sector-1 207, Sector-116 158—split outcomes. Ghaziabad: Indirapuram 209, Loni 241, Sanjay Nagar 148, Vasundhara 210, with Sanjay Nagar shining yellow.
Daily temps hit 27°C high/13°C low, humidity 50-90%. Next two days: 28°C/13°C with mist, no alerts.
Analysts point to enhanced dispersion from winds and scavenging by drizzle as key factors. If breezes persist, NCR could see sustained AQI drops, fostering healthier environments and boosting outdoor activities.