Relief sweeps through the National Capital Region as strong winds in the past 24 hours have dramatically improved air quality. AQI readings have plummeted, with most neighborhoods now in orange and yellow zones, a stark departure from recent red-zone misery.
Key Ghaziabad figures: Indirapuram 255, Loni 289, Sanjay Nagar 138, Vasundhara 258. Sanjay Nagar emerges as the cleanest, underscoring localized wind benefits.
Noida’s update is encouraging across sectors: 125 at 202, 62 at 192, 1 at 242, 116 at 183. This broad improvement hints at regional wind patterns at work.
Delhi stations report: Alipur 194, Anand Vihar 275, Ashok Vihar 250, Aya Nagar 148, Bawana 234, Burari Crossing 189, Chandni Chowk 252, CRRI Mathura Road 184, Karni Singh Range 215, DTU 157. Progress in peripheral areas outpaces central congestion.
Looking ahead, IMD sees light mist persisting February 20-22. Expect 28°C highs and 12-13°C lows on 20th-21st, 30°C high on 22nd. All clear on warnings.
At 5-7 km/h, these winds proved a natural cleanser, dispersing PM2.5 and other pollutants. Conditions remain steady, yet fragile—calmer winds might reignite pollution woes. Public health experts recommend sustained monitoring.