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Delhi Blanketed in Mist as Cyclone Montha Brews in Bay of Bengal
27 Oct
Summary
- Delhi-NCR wakes up to mist and very poor air quality
- Cyclone Montha expected to bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha
- Maharashtra may also see thunderstorms
On 2025-10-27T04:19:59+00:00, Delhi-NCR residents woke up to a thick blanket of mist and very poor air quality. Temperatures hovered between 24.1°C and 31.7°C, with humidity levels reaching 88%. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at a concerning 355, firmly placing the city in the "very poor" category. Experts advised residents, especially children and the elderly, to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is tracking a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into Cyclone Montha by 2025-10-28. The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain to the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. Maharashtra may also see thunderstorms, and alerts have been issued for several districts in these regions.
Despite the pleasant morning temperatures, pollution levels remained high across Delhi-NCR, with no rain expected and light winds offering limited relief. The city's air is trapped under calm conditions, restricting ventilation and dispersion of pollutants. The weather is expected to remain largely sunny for the rest of the week, with a slight chance of patchy rain on 2025-10-28.
