All are hoping for rain that may wash away the toxic cloud hanging overhead. But the weather office ended that hope today, saying rain is unlikely in the plains. There might be some over the Himalayan region, but none is expected in Delhi, where the pollution has reached severe levels.
No Rain, No Relief: Weather Chief Dashes Pollution-Hit Delhi's Hopes
In short
Atmospheric conditions offer no immediate respite as the capital remains blanketed in severe pollution. Meteorological assessments confirm that precipitation is not expected to clear the stagnant and hazardous air hanging over the urban area. Consequently, the severe pollution currently covering Delhi will persist without the cleansing effect typically provided by rainfall.
Key points
- The absence of rain means hazardous atmospheric conditions will persist over the capital.: The absence of rain means hazardous atmospheric conditions will persist over the capital.
- Natural dispersion of the ongoing severe pollution is not expected anytime soon.: Natural dispersion of the ongoing severe pollution is not expected anytime soon.
- Weather conditions will fail to wash away the toxic layer blanketing the city.: Weather conditions will fail to wash away the toxic layer blanketing the city.