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Strong Winds Cut Delhi Pollution by 77 Points in a Day
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:02 PM
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Strong winds swept across Delhi, lowering the air quality index by 77 points in a single day, according to Amar Ujala.
Delhi experienced a noticeable improvement in air quality on Thursday as strong gusts of wind dispersed pollutants across the city. The Delhi Pollution Control Board recorded a drop of 77 points in the Air Quality Index (AQI) compared with the previous day's reading.
Meteorological data indicated wind speeds reaching up to 20 km/h in the early morning, which helped clear the dense smog that had lingered over the capital for several days. Residents reported clearer skies and a reduction in the characteristic hazy haze.
The sudden improvement is being described as a temporary relief, with officials warning that pollution levels could rise again if wind conditions change. The city’s environmental agencies continue to monitor AQI trends closely.
Amar Ujala highlighted the rapid change, noting that such a swing in AQI within 24 hours is uncommon for Delhi during the winter season, when pollution typically peaks.
Authorities urge citizens to maintain preventive measures, such as using masks and limiting outdoor activities, until air quality stabilises.
Meteorological data indicated wind speeds reaching up to 20 km/h in the early morning, which helped clear the dense smog that had lingered over the capital for several days. Residents reported clearer skies and a reduction in the characteristic hazy haze.
The sudden improvement is being described as a temporary relief, with officials warning that pollution levels could rise again if wind conditions change. The city’s environmental agencies continue to monitor AQI trends closely.
Amar Ujala highlighted the rapid change, noting that such a swing in AQI within 24 hours is uncommon for Delhi during the winter season, when pollution typically peaks.
Authorities urge citizens to maintain preventive measures, such as using masks and limiting outdoor activities, until air quality stabilises.