Noida, 16 February. Once again the weather patterns seem to be changing in the National Capital Region. According to the 7-day forecast of the Meteorological Department, on February 17, the sky will be more cloudy than normal and there is a possibility of strong winds along with light rain. After this, a drop in minimum temperature can be recorded. According to the forecast, the minimum temperature on February 16 is expected to be 13 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature will be 27 degrees Celsius and the weather will be mainly clear.

On February 17 also, the minimum temperature is likely to be 13 degrees and maximum 27 degrees Celsius, but on this day it will be generally cloudy and there may be light rain. On February 18, the minimum temperature is expected to be 13 degrees and maximum 28 degrees and the weather will clear again. Minimum 14 degrees and maximum 28 degrees on February 19, minimum 14 degrees and maximum 28 degrees on February 20 and minimum 14 degrees and maximum 28 degrees Celsius on February 21.

Mainly clear skies are expected for most of the days. At the same time, if we talk about Air Quality Index (AQI), at present the situation in NCR is partially fine, but at most places the AQI has been recorded in the Orange category. In Ghaziabad, AQI of Indirapuram was recorded at 269, Loni 299, Sanjay Nagar 198 and Vasundhara 259. In Delhi, Anand Vihar’s AQI was 300, Ashok Vihar 266, Alipur 256, Bawana 264, Burari Crossing 240, Chandni Chowk 247, CRRI Mathura Road 202, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range 212 and DTU 205. The situation was relatively better in Aya Nagar, where AQI was recorded at 155.

In Noida, AQI of Sector-125 was recorded at 225, Sector-1 at 201 and Sector-116 at 202. It is clear from this that the air quality in most areas of NCR remains in the moderate to poor category. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be a temporary improvement in pollution levels due to possible rain and strong winds on February 17. However, the drop in temperature after rain may increase the feeling of cold in the morning and night. Experts say that people should take health precautions in view of the changing weather.