Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Delhi-NCR Faces Cooler Weather, Poor Air Quality
Delhi and its nearby areas are going to get cooler over the next few days.
The weather people say there will be some fog, clouds, and a little bit of rain.
The air quality is not very good right now, and it might get worse by the weekend.
They have even given a yellow alert for Thursday because of the fog.
It's going to be a bit chilly, with temperatures dropping to 7°C on Thursday morning.
There might be some rain with thunder and strong winds on January 31 and February 1.
So, people in Delhi should be ready for some changes in the weather.
Health experts say people should still be careful and wear masks when they go outside because the air is not clean.
Delhi-NCR to experience a drop in temperature over the next three days, with minimum temperature expected to fall to 7°C on Thursday.
Intermittent light rain, cloudy skies, and fog are forecasted, with a yellow alert issued for moderate fog on Thursday.
Air quality is currently poor (AQI 270) and is expected to deteriorate towards the weekend, with some areas reporting very poor levels (AQI 337).
Very light rain accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) is possible on the night of January 31, with one or two spells of light rain on February 1.
Shallow to moderate fog is expected during morning hours over the next six days, except on January 31 and February 1.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Health Experts
- What
- Forecast of cooler temperatures, fog, and poor air quality in Delhi-NCR
- When
- Over the next three days, with specific weather events on January 31 and February 1
- Where
- Delhi and its adjoining areas (Delhi-NCR)
- Why
- Due to a drop in temperature and weather changes, leading to a deterioration in air quality
Government and Meteorological Departments
Health Experts
Air Quality Management
Government and Meteorological Departments
The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR on January 22, citing improvement in air quality and favorable forecast trends.
Health Experts
Health experts advise residents to continue taking precautions, including wearing masks, to avoid direct exposure to polluted air.
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 270 (Poor) to 337 (Very Poor) in various areas
- Temperature
- Expected to drop, minimum 7°C on Thursday
- Weather Conditions
- Intermittent light rain, cloudy sky, fog
- Alert Issued
- Yellow alert for moderate fog on Thursday
- Rain Forecast
- Very light rain with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds on January 31 and February 1
- Fog Forecast
- Shallow to moderate fog expected in the morning for the next six days (except January 31 and February 1)
Sources
Is Delhi’s Air Finally Improving? Capital Braces for Cooler Day as IMD Issues Yellow Alert – Latest Updates
AQI in Poor category, likely to worsen: Dip in temperature, rain await Delhi-NCR
IMD sounds cold wave alert for most of northern India – Fresh rain, dense fog predicted
Delhi wakes up to chilly Thursday morning as IMD issues cold wave alert for Punjab, Haryana – Check full forecast
Delhi’s air quality remains poor; IMD issues yellow alert for fog
Chilly city, AQI 'poor'
Delhi weather: IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms; max temperature hits 17.9 degrees Celsius
Rain, Fog And Falling Temperatures: Delhi-NCR Braces For 3 Days Of Wintry Weather - See Forecast
