How does Noida's pollution pattern differ from Delhi?

While Delhi's air quality tends to worsen later at night, Noida has been recording the highest pollution levels between 7 pm and midnight, a distinct pattern.

What measures is the Delhi government taking to address air pollution?

The Delhi government has launched a Winter Action Plan 2025-26, which includes 25 targeted measures such as the use of Green Delhi App, real-time monitoring in a green war room, and increased enforcement of PUC norms for vehicular emissions control.

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Noida Battles Unique Pollution Patterns Amid Delhi Woes

Q: What is causing the pollution spike in Noida?

Analysts attribute the sharp, late-evening pollution spikes in Noida to a rise in local emissions, particularly from traffic congestion and the early use of firecrackers, rather than stubble burning.

17 Oct

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Summary

Noida records sharper, late-evening spikes in PM2.5 levels
Pollution peaks between 7 pm and midnight, unlike Delhi
Local emissions from traffic and firecrackers blamed

Noida Battles Unique Pollution Patterns Amid Delhi Woes

As of 2025-10-17T06:26:32+00:00, Noida has been grappling with a unique air pollution crisis, with PM2.5 levels spiking sharply in the late evenings, a pattern distinct from the trends observed in Delhi.

While Delhi's air quality slipped into the 'poor' category on 2025-10-16, Noida has been recording even higher pollution levels, reaching the 'very poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 288. Analysts attribute this to a rise in local emissions, particularly from traffic congestion and the early use of firecrackers, rather than stubble burning.

The pollution build-up in Noida has been peaking between 7 pm and midnight, in contrast to Delhi where spikes tend to occur later at night. Calm winds and rising humidity have further exacerbated the issue by trapping pollutants near the surface. Within Noida, the highest spikes have been observed in Sector 125 and Sector 116.

The intensity and timing of these pollution peaks suggest a combination of vehicular emissions and local celebratory activities, with morning spikes between 7 and 9 am likely linked to commuter traffic. While stubble burning has also begun to rise across neighboring states, it is not the primary driver of Noida's unique pollution patterns.

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