Following is the weather warning for various parts of the country after Diwali, the latest status of air pollution (AQI) in other areas including Delhi-NCR:
1. Pollution Situation in Delhi-NCR (AQI Update)
AQI crosses 400: The air in Delhi-NCR on the day after Diwali has become highly toxic due to the burning of firecrackers and the change of seasonality.
The condition of major areas: The air quality index (AQI) has been recorded in many areas like Anand Vihar, Sonia Vihar, Burari, Jahangirpuri, Vivek Vihar and ITO above 400 to 450 (Severe Category).
Stringent rules of GRAP III (GRAP-3) are in place to prevent the air from deteriorating into the severe category in the national capital.
2. Will there be rain in Delhi-UP? (Weather of Delhi and North India)
Delhi-NCR: According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi may remain cloudy, but there is less chance of heavy rains. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 28°C to 30°C and the minimum temperature is expected to be around 15°C to 16°C. Due to lack of rain, a blanket of fog and pollution may remain for the time being.
Uttar Pradesh (UP): Moderate to light rain and strong winds are forecast in parts of western Uttar Pradesh and isolated districts of the state.
3. Which states have a rain and storm alert today (November 9)?
Heavy rain and storm warning has been issued in South and Northeast India due to the impact of the cyclonic circulation formed around the southeast Arabian Sea and the Kerala coast:
South India (Main Chance of Heavy Rains):
Kerala (Heavy rain and thunderstorm alert)
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh (Coastal Zone)
East and Northeast India:
West Bengal and Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya
Summary:
Pollution: Due to lack of rain and less wind, the pollution situation in Delhi-NCR remains serious at the moment.
Rain Situation: There is no immediate relief of heavy rains in North India (Delhi-Haryana), while heavy rain alert has been issued in South India and northeastern states.