India, Oct. 16 -- As the city inches closer to winter months, stagnant winds continue to trap pollutants close to the surface, increasing the likelihood of air quality deterioration in the coming days.

According to the India Meteorological Department, Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts are likely to witness clear skies, zero rainfall, and daytime temperatures between 32-33degC over the next week. Nighttime temperatures will gradually drop to 19-21degC, while morning humidity will remain high around 80%.

"Winter chill will become noticeable by the last week of October, but the current calm and dry conditions are already trapping pollutants near the surface," said vice president (meteorology and climate change), Skymet Weather, Mah...