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Noida Chokes: Air Quality Hits Severe Levels
30 Dec
Summary
- Noida's air quality remained severe for a third consecutive day.
- Pollution levels have stayed elevated throughout December.
- Poor visibility is expected to intensify during late night and morning hours.
Noida has endured 'severe' air quality for three consecutive days, with Monday's Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 410, making it the nation's most polluted city. Neighboring areas like Ghaziabad and Greater Noida are also experiencing 'very poor' to 'severe' pollution levels, as AQI readings consistently breach critical thresholds throughout December. All four monitoring stations within Noida reported unhealthy air, with one station in Sector 1 registering an alarming AQI of 451.
Meteorological conditions are exacerbating the pollution build-up. Light surface winds, dense fog, and clouding over the plains, linked to a western disturbance, are hindering the dispersal of pollutants. Weather experts predict that poor visibility will worsen during the late night and early morning, potentially impacting travel and urging motorists to exercise extreme caution.
Officials indicate that the air quality is unlikely to improve significantly without an increase in wind speed or rainfall, neither of which is currently forecasted. The current weather patterns are expected to persist, maintaining elevated pollution levels across Noida and surrounding NCR towns.
