Winds have changed their direction since afternoon of November 21 over the capital region of Delhi and are now flowing from northwest direction. This has resulted in decrease in the long-prevailing pollution levels over Delhi-NCR. Today, pollution levels were comparatively lower than other days.
The effect of winds has been felt on the minimum temperatures as well. Minimums have dropped by about a degree and at present, they are near normal. If we look at the pattern, minimum temperatures have witnessed a gradual fall since November 19.
Now, we expect northwesterly winds to continue over Delhi and adjoining areas for at least next 4 to 5 days. Winds speed is also expected to pick up. The increased winds speed of these dry winds would help in reducing pollution levels further.
Apart from this, we expect a fall in day and night temperatures during the next 3 to 4 days. Minimums are expected to fall below normal and maximums which are still two degrees above normal may also touch near normal levels.
So, we can say there will be a slight relief from the ongoing pollution levels to some extent. Also, due to the fall of temperatures, winters are expected to commence soon over the region.
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