Change is in the air for NCR residents, literally, as forecasts point to light rain and gusty winds on February 17, per IMD’s seven-day outlook. This meteorological event unfolds against a backdrop of orange-zoned AQI, where air quality teeters between moderate and unhealthy.
Clear skies dominate February 16, with temps from 13°C to 27°C. February 17 introduces drama: persistent clouds, spotty rain, and brisk winds that promise a pollution purge, temps unchanged at 13-27°C.
Sunny spells resume February 18 (13-28°C), holding steady at 14-28°C for the 19th through 21st, signaling a return to comfortable winter days.
Pollution metrics are stark. Ghaziabad records Indirapuram at 269, Loni 299, Sanjay Nagar 198, Vasundhara 259. Delhi: Anand Vihar 300, Ashok Vihar 266, Alipur 256, Bawana 264, Burari Crossing 240, Chandni Chowk 247, CRRI Mathura Road 202, Dr. Karni Singh 212, DTU 205, with Aya Nagar at 155 providing a silver lining. Noida’s Sector-125 hits 225, Sector-1 201, Sector-116 202.
Anticipated showers may dilute smog, offering respiratory relief. Post-rain chills, however, could intensify cold exposure. Wellness tips include layering up, indoor exercises, HEPA filters at home, and consulting doctors for pollution-sensitive individuals.
NCR’s weather-AQI tango highlights the need for proactive measures, from personal precautions to policy pushes for cleaner air.