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Rain alert in Delhi-NCR: Temperature to drop and bring relief from smog.
- •According to the India Meteorological Department, rain is forecasted in Delhi and the entire NCR on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- •The AQI in Noida Sector-116 has been recorded at 267, falling under the poor category.
- •Ghaziabad is facing a concerning situation with the AQI in Sanjay Nagar crossing the very poor mark at 322.
- •Pollution levels are expected to drop further due to upcoming rain and strong winds in the region.
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According to the India Meteorological Department, thunder showers and rain are forecast in Delhi and the NCR on Tuesday and Wednesday. The maximum temperature on Tuesday is estimated to be 35 degrees Celsius with a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius, while the sky may remain partly cloudy on Wednesday with temperatures ranging from 34 to 22 degrees Celsius.
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board shows that Delhi's AQI remains in the 'poor' to 'very poor' category. Major areas like Mundka recorded 280, Narela recorded 255, Okhla Phase-2 recorded 223, and North Campus recorded 205 in the 'poor' category, whereas areas like Mandir Marg (160) and Najafgarh (166) are in the 'moderate' category.
In Noida, Sector-116 recorded an AQI of 267 in the 'poor' category, while Sector-62 was at 185. The situation is most concerning in Ghaziabad, where the AQI in Sanjay Nagar crossed the red mark into the 'very poor' category at 322, with Wave City at 305 and Vasundhara at 243.
