Lucknow joins Delhi in the race to breathe less! AQI hits new lows as weather turns cold

Published on : 06 Nov 2025, 7:25 am 2 min read

Lucknow’s weather is keeping everyone on their toes, sunny by day, but once the sun sets, a cold breeze sweeps in, and you can feel the chill right to your bones.

The formation of a low-pressure zone has contributed to this weather shift, causing pollutants to stagnate near the surface instead of dispersing. As a result, the city’s air is growing increasingly heavy with smog.

Despite the mild sunshine, the air quality remains a serious concern, with the overall AQI hovering around 194, categorised as ‘moderate to poor.’

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Areas such as Lalbagh and Talkatora are faring worse, with AQI levels crossing the 200 mark, tipping into the ‘poor’ category and posing health risks, especiall