The weather gods are set to stir things up in Delhi-NCR, with light rain and strong winds expected on February 17, according to the latest IMD bulletin. Coupled with this is the persistent orange alert on air quality, where AQI levels signal ‘poor’ status across key urban pockets.
February 16 promises a clear day: 13°C minimum, 27°C maximum. But February 17 shifts gears—above-normal cloud cover, light precipitation, and windy spells likely to nudge down pollution temporarily, even as temps stay at 13°C-27°C.
From February 18 onward, pleasant conditions prevail: 13°C-28°C with clear skies, transitioning to 14°C-28°C through the 21st, offering a string of mild, sunny days.
AQI breakdowns paint a grim pollution portrait. Ghaziabad: Indirapuram 269, Loni a worrisome 299, Sanjay Nagar 198, Vasundhara 259. Delhi’s Anand Vihar tops at 300, Ashok Vihar 266, Alipur 256, Bawana 264, Burari 240, Chandni Chowk 247, CRRI 202, Karni Singh Range 212, DTU 205; Aya Nagar bucks the trend at 155. Noida: Sector-125 225, Sector-1 201, Sector-116 202.
Rainfall on the 17th could act as a reset button for air quality, dispersing particulates. Still, ensuing temperature dips might bring back chilly vibes. Public health advisories stress vigilance: N95 masks for outdoors, avoiding strenuous activity in polluted zones, and extra care for kids, seniors, and those with pre-existing conditions.
In a region notorious for smog-choked winters, this weather pivot offers hope but also a call to action for sustained environmental efforts.