A gusty wind spell has dramatically lifted air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region, with several neighborhoods entering the green zone for the first time in days. This welcome change follows persistent orange and yellow AQI readings, thanks to brisk surface winds dispersing pollutants.
Monitoring stations affiliated with pollution control authorities report encouraging numbers. Delhi’s Lodhi Road stands out at 99 AQI—safely green. Nearby, Mandir Marg (136), the national stadium (154), IIT Delhi (164), ITO (173), and Noida’s Sector-62 (164) hover in yellow, indicating satisfactory conditions.
Challenges remain in denser areas: Anand Vihar’s 274, Bawalna 267, Mundka 261, Jahangirpuri 253, and Ghaziabad’s Loni at 284 signal ongoing orange-level pollution. Similar readings in Indirapuram (237), Vasundhara (238), Ashok Vihar (236), Alipur (219), Chandni Chowk (204), Mathura Road’s CRRI (222), and the shooting range (217).
Noida’s Sector-125 (230), Sector-116 (197), and Ghaziabad’s Sanjay Nagar (189) reflect moderate improvements. The winds have undeniably shifted the overall scenario toward betterment.
Weather outlook suggests 30°C highs and 13-15°C lows through February 24, accompanied by mist. February 25 promises gustier winds for potential further gains. With no warnings issued, specialists foresee declining pollution if breezes hold, amid a gradual temperature uptick bringing mild daytime warmth. NCR’s air quality turnaround offers hope amid seasonal woes.