Rainlashes Delhi-NCR is expected to provide relief from air pollution; starting on December 9, a cold wave is predicted by the IMD.Delhi Rains: On Sunday, December 8, rain fell in a number of Delhi-NCR locations, providing some respite from the region's high levels of pollution and poor air quality.
After improving to the "moderate" level at the beginning of December, the air quality fell into the "very poor" category on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 302.
According to the Indian weather service's most recent forecast, isolated locations in Delhi, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Vasant Kunj, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Kalkaji, Mehrauli, Tughlaqabad, Chhattarpur, IGNOU, Aya Nagar, and Deramandi, are likely to have very light rainfall or drizzle.
In addition to these cities, tomorrow evening is predicted to bring modest rainfall to other NCR areas, including Haryana's Noida, Gurugram, Manesar, and Farukhnagar. Fog has also been predicted on Monday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
"Central Pakistan and the adjacent regions continue to experience western disturbances... In the Himalayas, light to moderate rain is predicted for today and tomorrow. IMD scientist Naresh Kumar told the news agency ANI on Sunday that Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi should expect light rain.
Kumar added that on December 8, temperatures in Punjab, Delhi-NCR, and Haryana may increase. However, on December 9, temperatures are predicted to drop, and cold wave conditions may form. "Punjab and Haryana will be hit by the cold wave after Rajasthan," he informed the news agency.
A city's air quality index (AQI) is categorized by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as "good" if it is between 0 and 50, "satisfactory" if it is between 51 and 100, "moderate" if it is between 101 and 200, "poor" if it is between 201 and 300, "very poor" if it is between 301 and 400, and "severe" if it is over 400.
As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, the media reported that Delhi's AQI stood at 302.
After reviewing the system, an evaluation committee concluded that its accuracy and data did not align with the model's terms of reference. An official from the Commission for Air Quality Management told the news agency PTI on Sunday that part of the data or the emissions inventory being utilized was out of date.
As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, the media reported that Delhi's AQI stood at 302.
After reviewing the system, an evaluation committee concluded that its accuracy and data did not align with the model's terms of reference. An official from the Commission for Air Quality Management told the news agency PTI on Sunday that part of the data or the emissions inventory being utilized was out of date.
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