Delhi-NCR’s battle against smog took a positive turn as fast-moving surface winds cleared the air, elevating multiple locations to green AQI status. This shift from recent orange-yellow dominance provides tangible relief to millions grappling with winter pollution.
Latest readings from key monitoring sites paint an optimistic picture. Lodhi Road leads with a pristine 99 AQI in green territory. Yellow zone persists at Mandir Marg (136), Major Dhyan Chand Stadium (154), IIT Delhi (164), ITO (173), and Noida Sector-62 (164), all deemed satisfactory.
Orange persists stubbornly elsewhere: Anand Vihar (274), Bawana (267), Mundka (261), Jahangirpuri (253), Loni Ghaziabad (284). Indirapuram (237), Vasundhara (238), Ashok Vihar (236), Alipur (219), Chandni Chowk (204), CRRI Mathura Road (222), Dr. Karni Singh Range (217) also lag in poor air.
Noida Sector-125 (230), Sector-116 (197), and Ghaziabad Sanjay Nagar (189) show winds’ moderating influence, straddling moderate-poor lines. Regionally, the improvement is evident.
Meteorological predictions hold max temps near 30°C, mins 13-15°C for February 23-24 with light mist. Stronger gusts on the 25th may amplify gains. Absent any advisories, experts eye sustained winds for deeper pollution drops, even as temps creep up for subtle warmth. These winds have gifted NCR a cleaner skyline and healthier breaths.