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Yellow Alert in Delhi as Rain and Winds Improve Air Quality
New Delhi, January 23 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the national capital today, predicting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds. The change in weather is expected to bring a welcome respite to Delhiites after days of poor air quality and chilly mornings.
According to IMD officials rain showers are likely to continue throughout the day, with wind speeds reaching 25–35 km/h in several parts of the city. The sudden shift in weather conditions is due to a western disturbance passing over North India, which has led to moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea moving toward the plains.
The rainfall has already started showing positive effects on Delhi’s air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) improving from ‘Very Poor’ to ‘Moderate’ in many monitoring zones. Experts say that the rainfall will help settle dust particles and pollutants suspended in the air, providing…
