From dusk Thursday, NCR’s skies darkened as winds howled, setting the stage for Friday’s rainy resurgence across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and satellites. Light rains mingled with strong breezes, reviving winter’s edge. IMD anticipates nonstop overcast conditions, dimming sunshine prospects and squeezing daytime warmth.
Temps for January 23: max 19°C, min 12°C amid intermittent moderate rain, thunderous skies, lightning flashes, and 40 km/h gusts. Saturday (24th) intensifies to 17-7°C. January 25 risks morning fog (17-6°C), with Republic Day (26th) at 19-7°C, alerts-free.
Pollution takes a hit from the downpours—literally. CPCB figures reveal AQI upticks: Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram 267, Sanjay Nagar 290 (Loni severe 390); Noida’s Sector-62 249, 125’s 319, 1’s 290, 116’s 296. Delhi: Anand Vihar 317, Ashok Vihar 335, Bawana 342, Chandni Chowk 326, Ali Pur 322, DTU 312—high but some red-to-orange shifts signal hope.
Specialists highlight how rains accelerate cooling, intensifying felt chill daytime despite steady mins. This meteorological pivot promises cleaner air but demands woolens, hydration, and caution against respiratory woes. NCR dwellers, gear up for a crisp, breathable weekend ahead.