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Delhi-NCR Weather Shift: Sudden Darkness and Fog Engulf Region as Rain Expected
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News18•15-10-2026, 11:06
Delhi-NCR Weather Shift: Sudden Darkness and Fog Engulf Region as Rain Expected
- •A sudden weather shift turned sunny mornings in Delhi-NCR into cloudy skies and fog by 10 AM.
- •The India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain, thunder, and lightning for October 15 and 16.
- •Rainfall is expected to help reduce dust and pollution particles, offering temporary relief from rising pollution.
- •Delhi's AQI was recorded at 165 at 9 AM, falling under the moderate category according to CPCB data.
- •Noida and Ghaziabad also reported varying air quality levels, with some areas experiencing poor to severe conditions.
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The India Meteorological Department forecasted a cloudy sky with moderate rainfall for October 15, followed by a strong possibility of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on October 16.
Experts note that rainfall can cause dust and pollutant particles in the atmosphere to settle on the ground, leading to a temporary improvement in air quality, though it does not completely eliminate pollution.
According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index in Delhi was recorded at 165 at 9 AM, which falls in the moderate category.
