The weather in Doon remains dry, but there are partial clouds hovering at some places. There are chances of light rain in the mountainous regions for the next few days. At the same time, there may be partial clouds in the lower areas as well. Due to which there may be a slight drop in temperature. Along with this, there are chances of increasing cold in the morning and evening.
Morning and evening cold from mountain to plain
On Tuesday, most areas were sunny since morning. Due to which, the mercury remained higher than normal. However, cold is being felt from mountain to plain in the morning and evening. After noon, partial clouds also started hovering at some places. The weather may remain like this till Diwali.
Chances of fog and mist in the morning
According to the Director of Meteorological Center, Bikram Singh, the weather in Doon will remain dry as well as partial clouds may hover. There is a possibility of fog and mist in the morning and frost at night. Bageshwar and Pithoragarh may receive light rainfall. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to fall slightly across the state.
City, Maximum, Minimum
Dehradun, 31.4, 17.9
Udham Singh Nagar, 31.6, 19.0
Mukteshwar, 23.5, 10.3
New Tehri, 22.6, 12.9
Doon’s climate started deteriorating even before Diwali
The climate of the urban area of Doon has started deteriorating even before Diwali. For the past few days, the AQI in the Ghantaghar area has been more than 100 and is continuously increasing. However, the level of pollution increases in winters and especially during Diwali, the climate of Doon becomes fatal for respiratory patients. Symbolic photo of the weather.
Continuous monitoring is being done
24-hour third party monitoring of AQI is being done by Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board in 13 cities including Doon. As the weather gets colder, the air quality is affected every year in most of the plain areas including Doon. Due to increased haze, PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles float in the atmosphere during the day. Due to which the air quality often becomes worrisome.
AQI remains more than 100, a problem for respiratory patients
Pollution Control Board has been checking the air quality daily in Ghantaghar, Nehru Colony and Doon University area in Doon since October 24. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ghantaghar area remains more than 100, which is harmful for respiratory patients. At the same time, there is a possibility of increase in AQI in the next few days. Due to which respiratory problems may occur.
Readings of 13 cities are being taken
Readings of 13 cities are being taken one week before and one week after Diwali. Pollution Control Board Member Secretary IFS Parag Madhukar Dhakate said that efforts are being made to control pollution by sprinkling water through bodies in the city, public awareness campaign through e-rickshaws, organizing awareness programs through internet media.
Air Quality Index Day, AQI in Ghantaghar area October 29, 120
October 28, 118
October 27, 115
October 26, 114
October 25, 106
October 24, 108
Note: (AQI more than 100 is bad and harms respiratory patients.)
