The NCR woke up to a cloudy embrace on Wednesday morning, with dense cloud cover dominating the horizon and light showers sprinkling across neighborhoods. This welcome change has stirred brisk winds, contributing to a partial dip in pollution levels and breathing a bit easier for Delhiites and surrounding areas.
IMD predicts persistent cloudiness today, punctuated by light rain spells. Daytime highs will touch 26°C, with lows at 11°C. Relief from the gloom arrives tomorrow, February 19, featuring clear skies, 12°C minimums, and 28°C maximums. February 20 mirrors this pleasant forecast.
Temperatures edge higher on the 21st to 13-28°C. Over February 22 and 23, expect maximums climbing to 29°C alongside steady lows near 13°C—a gradual warmup post today’s cooler spell.
Despite improvements, AQI readings paint a concerning picture in parts of Delhi: Alipur (255), Anand Vihar (285), Ashok Vihar (264), all poor. Moderate levels at Ayanagar (179) and CRRI Mathura Road (185) offer some optimism. Bawana’s 307 screams ‘severe,’ with Chandni Chowk at 286 and DTU at 249.
Ghaziabad isn’t spared: Indirapuram (296 poor), Loni (352 severe), Sanjay Nagar (203 moderate), Vasundhara (268 poor). Noida sectors report Sector-125 (275), -62 (220), -1 (205), and -116 (236). Today’s winds and drizzle have scrubbed the air marginally, but vigilance is key as warmer days could stir pollution anew.