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Weather
Delhi's Pollution Relief Delayed as Weather Office Rules Out Rain
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:53 AM
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The Delhi weather department announced that rain is unlikely over the plains, dashing hopes that precipitation could clear the severe smog choking the capital.
The India Meteorological Department issued a bulletin today stating that the probability of rain over the Indo‑Gangetic plains, including Delhi, remains negligible for the coming days. While some showers are forecast over the Himalayan region, the capital is expected to stay dry.
Delhi's air quality has already crossed the 'severe' threshold, prompting health advisories and public concern. Residents and officials had been hoping that a rain spell would wash away the dense particulate matter lingering over the city.
With the forecast ruling out precipitation, authorities are likely to continue relying on other mitigation measures such as traffic restrictions and temporary shutdowns of polluting industries. The department urged citizens to limit outdoor activities and to stay updated with real‑time air quality alerts.
Experts warned that without rain, the smog could persist for several more days, exacerbating respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable groups. The weather office will monitor conditions and issue further updates as the situation evolves.
Delhi's air quality has already crossed the 'severe' threshold, prompting health advisories and public concern. Residents and officials had been hoping that a rain spell would wash away the dense particulate matter lingering over the city.
With the forecast ruling out precipitation, authorities are likely to continue relying on other mitigation measures such as traffic restrictions and temporary shutdowns of polluting industries. The department urged citizens to limit outdoor activities and to stay updated with real‑time air quality alerts.
Experts warned that without rain, the smog could persist for several more days, exacerbating respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable groups. The weather office will monitor conditions and issue further updates as the situation evolves.