Delhi-NCR residents are feeling the downstream effects of heavy snow in northwest India’s mountains, a phenomenon cooling the plains in late February. Clear weather dominates today, but light fog ushered in the morning, with temps maxing at 30°C and minning at 13°C. Humidity ranged 40-95%.
IMD forecasts gusty winds through February 26, slightly lifting highs to 31°C and lows to 14°C. This breeze will keep things feeling brisk at dawn and dusk, providing a welcome moderation without tipping into extremes.
Air pollution, however, tells a darker tale. Fresh readings show Anand Vihar leading the pack at 331 AQI—deep into ‘very poor.’ Bwána (248), Ashok Vihar (252), Alipur (246), Burari Crossing (242), Ayanagar (180), Karni Singh Range (196), and DTU (221) follow suit, mostly unhealthy.
Noida’s air is equally troubling: Sector-125 (290), Sector-62 (233), Sector-116 (252). Ghaziabad reports Indirapuram (273), Loni (290), Vasundhara (278), Sanjay Nagar (183).
These levels pose risks to lungs and hearts, particularly for kids, elderly, and those with conditions. Winds might help dilute toxins short-term, but experts predict persistent poor quality. Authorities recommend masks outdoors and indoor air purifiers as the city navigates this snowy spillover and smog siege.