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Delhi-NCR AQI Crosses 300; IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain In Multiple States
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:09 AM
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Air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR has deteriorated significantly with AQI levels exceeding 300, while the India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in various states.
The air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) has taken a sharp turn for the worse, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 300 mark in several key areas. This significant spike indicates severe pollution levels, posing potential health risks to residents in the affected zones.
Concurrently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for multiple states across the country. The department has warned of heavy rainfall, urging authorities and citizens to remain vigilant against potential weather-related disruptions.
While the smog in Delhi-NCR continues to hamper visibility and air quality, the contrasting weather patterns in other parts of the nation highlight the diverse climatic challenges currently being faced. Residents in both the polluted urban centers and the rain-prone states are advised to take necessary precautions.
Concurrently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for multiple states across the country. The department has warned of heavy rainfall, urging authorities and citizens to remain vigilant against potential weather-related disruptions.
While the smog in Delhi-NCR continues to hamper visibility and air quality, the contrasting weather patterns in other parts of the nation highlight the diverse climatic challenges currently being faced. Residents in both the polluted urban centers and the rain-prone states are advised to take necessary precautions.