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Delhi-NCR’s air quality had touched the ‘severe’ category in several areas on Tuesday, but residents finally got some relief today. According to CPCB data, the overall AQI has improved compared to yesterday, with many areas now in the ‘poor’ category and a few still in the ‘very poor’ range.

However, experts caution that both categories remain concerning and residents should continue to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from pollution.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures in Delhi-NCR are expected to decline gradually over the next few days. In Noida, the maximum temperature is likely to drop from around 32 degree Celsius on November 5 to 28 degrees Celsius by November 10, while the minimum temperature may fall from 18-13 degrees Celsius

Meteorologists believe that if wind speeds remain consistent over the next few days, pollution levels may drop even further, offering residents some respite from smog and haze. However, the IMD has also cautioned that stronger winds will make nights chillier. Early morning commuters have been advised to dress warmly, as temperatures are expected to dip further after next week, IANS reported.

According to IMD scientists, the impact of the cold is being felt more prominently due to the sharper decline in minimum temperatures compared to the daytime highs.

The IMD has also clarified that northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, is unlikely to experience an unusually harsh winter this month. Weather conditions are expected to remain largely normal, similar to the patterns observed in recent years.

'Nip in the air' means a gentle, fresh chill that marks the beginning of the cooler season, a sensation that is currently felt by many people living in Delhi-NCR area.

The falling of temperatures along with stronger winds have combined to create a better air circulation which in turn has helped disperse the pollutants, hence the AQI has improved a little bit. Nip in the air which is pleasant is also a sign of relief from the recent toxic smog.

According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) classification, a reading between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51–100 is satisfactory, 101–200 falls under moderate, 201–300 is poor, 301–400 is very poor, and 401–500 is categorised as severe.

Regions where air quality hits ‘poor’ and 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR.

Noida

Sector-125: 315 (very poor)Sector-116: 208DelhiSector-1: 215

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