Lucknow AQI Today: Increasing pollution and falling temperature in Lucknow has worsened the situation. The AQI of the city has reached close to 270 and cold wave is expected in the next days. Know the complete weather updates of Lucknow and UP and warnings from experts.
Lucknow: The weather of the capital of Uttar Pradesh is taking a different turn these days. In the early morning, the blanket of smog and the pollution mixed in the air together are hiding the city behind a foggy curtain. The increasing AQI amid the changing weather has further increased the concerns of the people. Let us know how the weather of UP including Lucknow is going to be.
Temperature continues to fall in Lucknow
On the morning of Monday, November 17, the city remained covered with fog, after which light sunshine emerged and the weather cleared. However, the temperature continues to drop.
- Maximum temperature of the day: 28°C
- Expected minimum temperature at night: 12°C
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Pollution worsens the situation, AQI at dangerous level
The air quality in the capital is becoming worrying.
- Lalbagh’s AQI on Monday morning: 243 (worst in the city)
- AQI of entire Lucknow on Monday evening: around 270
Due to this dangerous level, people are facing increasing problems like eye irritation, cough, difficulty in breathing. Despite this, the pollution control measures of the Municipal Corporation are proving inadequate.
Weather forecast for November 18
According to the Meteorological Department, there may be fog in the morning on Tuesday, November 18, but the weather will remain clear during the day.
- Maximum Temperature: 29°C
- Minimum Temperature: 12°C
Next 24 hours – effect of cold wave to intensify
The Meteorological Department estimates that the night temperature may be 3–6°C below normal in the next 24 hours. Due to this, the effect of cold wave may become more severe in the central areas of the state.
Cold air will increase in these districts
The feeling of severe cold may increase in many districts from November 18. The maximum impact of cold winds can be seen in these areas:
- Lucknow
- Kanpur
- Etawah
- barabanki
- Prayagraj
Experts have advised children, elderly and sick people to take special precautions.
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