Gusty winds have delivered a timely intervention in the NCR’s battle against air pollution, scattering fine particles and lifting AQI readings into less hazardous territory. Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad now largely occupy orange and yellow zones, providing a breather after prolonged poor air quality.
Detailed station data from Delhi underscores the shift: Anand Vihar at 289, Ashok Vihar 243, Bawana 259, Rohini 260, R.K. Puram 260, Shadipur 288, Wazirpur 254, Vivek Vihar 230—all orange but improved. Better performers in yellow include Ayanagar 168, Burari Crossing 124, Sri Aurobindo Marg 129, Chandni Chowk 193, CRRI Mathura Road 189.
Noida’s air has cleared notably, with Sector-125 at 237, Sector-62 154 (yellow), Sector-1 192, Sector-116 195. Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram is at 202, Vasundhara 229, while Loni lags at 295. These changes, amid dense traffic and industry, owe much to accelerated wind speeds.
Meteorological updates indicate warming trends. Today’s 24°C max/9°C min came with light mist. February 10 forecasts 25°C/10°C with haze, and February 11 25°C/12°C. Sustained breezes could propel further gains, say forecasters, urging vigilance as winter haze patterns evolve.