Noida, February 9: A refreshing burst of strong winds has swept through the National Capital Region (NCR), dramatically improving air quality after weeks of smog-choked skies. The brisk air currents have dispersed pollutant particles, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) into safer orange and yellow zones across Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad.
In Delhi, key monitoring stations report significant relief. Anand Vihar’s AQI stands at 289, still in the orange category indicating moderate to poor air. Ashok Vihar clocks in at 243, Bawana at 259, while Rohini and R.K. Puram both hover around 260. Shadipur registers 288, Wazirpur 254, and Vivek Vihar 230—all showing improvement from recent peaks.
Some areas fared even better, dipping into the yellow zone. Ayanagar reports a healthier 168, Burari Crossing 124, and Sri Aurobindo Marg 129. Chandni Chowk stands at 193, and CRRI Mathura Road at 189. Over in Noida, Sector-125 AQI is 237, Sector-62 at 154 (yellow zone), Sector-1 at 192, and Sector-116 at 195.
Ghaziabad mirrors the trend with Indirapuram at 202 and Vasundhara at 229, though Loni remains higher at 295. Despite industrial emissions and heavy traffic, these winds have acted as a natural cleanser, curbing pollution spread effectively.
The India Meteorological Department notes shifting weather patterns. Today’s maximum temperature hit 24°C with a minimum of 9°C amid light haze. Tomorrow, expect 25°C max and 10°C min, with haze lingering. By February 11, mins could rise to 12°C. Experts predict sustained winds could further boost AQI, offering much-needed respite to millions in the pollution-prone belt.