Polluted skies over NCR may finally clear as IMD issues alerts for intense rain and winds post-January 23. This forecast brings optimism amid record-high AQI readings strangling Delhi-NCR.
In Noida, sectors report AQI from 322 to 352; Ghaziabad’s Loni spikes to 423—’severe plus’ territory. Delhi fares no better: Rohini 387, Punjabi Bagh 370, ITO 366. Health experts link these to respiratory issues spiking across the region.
January 23 ushers change: 20°C highs, 10°C lows, with thunderstorms, gale-force winds (30-40 km/h), and showers from dawn till dusk. Such conditions excel at scattering airborne toxins, potentially slashing AQI dramatically.
January 24 brings dropping mercury to 20°C/7°C with fog, while January 21-22 linger in moderate haze sans alerts.
Post-rain, expect 2-3 days of harsh cold. IMD recommends caution: avoid open areas, protect against lightning and chill. For pollution-weary residents, this weather pivot is a breath of fresh air—literally.