People troubled by air pollution in Delhi-NCR are unlikely to get relief for now. According to the Meteorological Department, a new western disturbance may affect the western Himalayan region from the night of November 10, but its direct impact is not likely to be seen as rain in Delhi and surrounding areas. The Meteorological Department has not forecast any rain in the capital from November 10 to 15.
In the absence of rain and strong winds, pollution levels may remain high. According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, Delhi’s maximum temperature during this period may remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may range between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius. Light to moderate fog is also likely in the morning. Wind speed is generally expected to remain between 5 and 15 kilometres per hour.
According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 311 at 6 am on November 10, which falls in the very poor category. AQI reached 400 in Chandni Chowk, while it was recorded at 398 in Pusa and 384 at NSUT Jaffarpur. Pollution levels also remained above 350 in several other areas.
Under the influence of the western disturbance, rain and snowfall may occur in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. However, there are no indications that Delhi-NCR will benefit from it. In such a situation, residents of the capital may have to face polluted air and morning fog in the coming days as well.
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