A dramatic weather turnaround looms over Delhi-NCR, with heavy rain, thunder, and blustery winds set to sweep through starting January 31, according to IMD predictions. Minimum temperatures will plummet, ushering back winter’s bite amid improving air quality.
January 30 sets the stage with moderate fog, daytime highs near 19°C, and nights cooling to 10°C. Come January 31, fog lingers into the morning, but afternoons and evenings bring thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and fierce gusts. Max temp: 20°C; min: 7°C.
The action continues on February 1, featuring morning haze, followed by evening rain and winds. Highs may hit 18°C, lows around 12°C. This cleansing precipitation is timely, as NCR’s skies clear from toxic haze.
Air quality indices tell a tale of progress and persistence. Improvements in Aya Nagar (188), CRRI Mathura Road (188), and Pusa (169) signal yellow-zone relief. Yet, red-zone dangers lurk in Dr. Karni Singh Range (304), RK Puram (316), Siri Fort (314), and Wazirpur (303).
Noida’s Sector-62 breathes easier at 183, contrasting Sectors 125, 1, and 116’s 264-267 marks. Ghaziabad varies widely: Indirapuram at 288, Sanjay Nagar 217, Vasundhara 314, and Loni critically at 316.
IMD’s advice is clear: steer clear of vulnerable spots during storms, and navigate fog prudently. As rain washes away pollutants, residents can look forward to fresher air, but preparedness remains key in this volatile season.
