Changed mood, chances of rain in Eastern UP, air still bad in many cities:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The weather has once again taken a turn in Uttar Pradesh. While on one hand there is a possibility of rain in some areas of Eastern UP, on the other hand air quality still remains a matter of concern in many major cities of the state. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated further changes in the weather in the coming days.

Chance of rain in eastern UP

According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, the weather pattern in eastern Uttar Pradesh may change due to a low pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal. Today, October 27, rain and thundershowers have been predicted. Along with this, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms and strong winds on October 29, 30 and 31. IMD has issued a warning regarding heavy rains and thunderstorms especially in eastern UP on October 30 and 31.

Districts like Lucknow and Ballia may experience light showers along with movement of clouds between October 28 and November 1. During this period, winds are also expected to blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. However, the weather is likely to remain dry over western Uttar Pradesh.

‘Poison’ dissolved in air, AQI in ‘poor’ category

Amid reports of rain, the air pollution situation in the state remains serious. The air quality index (AQI) of many cities has been recorded in the ‘poor’ to ‘severe’ category.

• Lucknow The air quality remains worrying.
• Prayagraj (Allahabad), baghpat, FaizabadAnd gorakhpur In cities like AQI has reached ‘Severe’ category, which is extremely harmful for health.
• Agra, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, NoidaAnd Bahraich AQI is in the ‘unhealthy’ category in many cities including.
• Kanpur, BadaunAnd Firozabad The air is also in ‘poor’ category.

Experts say that the amount of harmful particles like PM2.5 and PM10 in the air is very high, which can cause respiratory diseases. In such a situation, people, especially children and the elderly, have been advised to exercise caution.

Overall, the people of the state may have to face a double whammy in the coming days – on one hand, problems related to rain, and on the other hand, the threat of poisonous air.