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Delhi-NCR Choked in Smog as Pollution Surges and Temperatures Drop
- •A thick blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi-NCR, confusing residents who mistook the pollution for early morning fog.
- •AQI levels have worsened significantly with PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollutants rising, pushing air quality into unhealthy zones.
- •Noida recorded an AQI of 194 while Delhi stood at 188 on the morning of October 9.
- •Maximum temperatures are expected to stay between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius with a slight drop in chill.
- •The India Meteorological Department reports that temperatures will remain stable over the next few days before rising gradually.
Key Questions Answered
The haze blanketing Delhi-NCR is actually a layer of smog caused by rising pollution levels rather than natural fog. According to data from aqi.in on October 9, the live AQI in Noida reached 194 with PM 2.5 levels around 116, while Delhi's AQI stood at around 188 with higher concentrations of PM 10, making the air quality unhealthy.
The sky in Delhi-NCR will remain partially cloudy with a slight drop in temperature. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will hover between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius. Although the monsoon has departed, western disturbances could bring light isolated rain, thunderstorms, and lightning to some areas from morning till afternoon.
Sharad Navratri begins on October 11 (Sunday). Ahead of the festival, a slight drop in temperature is being observed, which is expected to remain stable over the next two to three days before gradually rising again.
