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Noida Air Quality Dips to 'Poor' Amidst Morning Fog
8 Jan
Summary
- Noida's air quality returned to 'poor' with an AQI of 288 on Wednesday.
- Morning fog reduced visibility to below 500 meters before clearing.
- Minimum temperature recorded was 8.6 degrees Celsius, with cold day forecast.
The air quality in Noida has shifted back to the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 288 on Wednesday. This follows a deterioration to 'very poor' levels the previous day. Morning fog significantly impacted visibility, reducing it to less than 500 meters before it gradually cleared. Neighboring cities like Greater Noida and Ghaziabad also saw their AQI levels fall into the 'poor' range, while Delhi recorded an AQI of 289.
Specific monitoring stations in Noida, such as Sector 116, reported the worst air quality at 312 (very poor). In Greater Noida, Knowledge Park V also experienced 'very poor' air quality. Ghaziabad's Vasundhara station registered 'very poor' air, though data from Loni was unavailable. Temperatures on Wednesday ranged from a minimum of 8.6 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 16.7 degrees, with a forecast of cold day conditions for Thursday.
Surface winds primarily blew from the north-west at speeds up to 16 kmph during the afternoon, decreasing in the evening. The forecast for Thursday indicates clear skies with moderate to dense fog in isolated areas during the morning. Wind speeds are expected to be around 10 kmph from the west, increasing to 16 kmph in the afternoon before dropping significantly in the evening and night.
