Delhi Records Best Air Quality Since September 2024 Amid Strong Winds

Strong winds from snow-covered mountains improve air quality in Delhi but bring a temporary winter chill, with temperatures expected to rise soon.

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved to 119, marking its best air quality since September 2024, aided by strong surface winds dispersing pollutants.
Satellite cities such as Noida, Gurugram, and Greater Noida also recorded improved air quality, with AQI ranging from 'satisfactory' to 'moderate'.
Strong winds originating from snow-clad mountains caused a significant drop in Delhi's temperatures, with a minimum of 11.8°C and maximum of 25°C recorded on Wednesday.
Meteorologists attribute the strong winds to a pressure gradient caused by a western disturbance bringing heavy snowfall to the Himalayas.
Forecasts predict that wind speeds will decrease starting Thursday, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures and a potential deterioration in air quality towards the 'poor' category in the coming days.