What is the current air quality situation in Ghaziabad?

Ghaziabad has recorded a "severe" Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401, making it the most polluted city in India as of November 18, 2025.

How does the pollution level in Ghaziabad compare to other cities?

Ghaziabad's pollution levels are significantly higher than neighboring cities like Noida and Greater Noida, which recorded "very poor" AQI levels on the same day.

What is the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board doing to address the pollution crisis in Ghaziabad?

The UPPCB has intensified enforcement efforts, cracking down on polluting industries and activities like garbage burning, in an attempt to combat the severe air quality issues in the city.

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Ghaziabad Chokes Under Severe Pollution Crisis, Worst in the Country

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Ghaziabad records "severe" Air Quality Index, the highest in the country
Pollution levels spike with PM2.5 as the primary pollutant
Enforcement teams cracking down on polluting industries and activities

Ghaziabad Chokes Under Severe Pollution Crisis, Worst in the Country

As of November 18, 2025, the city of Ghaziabad has emerged as the most polluted city in India, recording a "severe" Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401. This was the second consecutive day of "severe" air quality for Ghaziabad, following a reading of 419 on the previous day.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed that three out of the four monitoring stations in Ghaziabad - Indirapuram, Loni, and Sanjay Nagar - recorded AQI levels ranging from 365 to 433, all within the "severe" category. PM2.5 was identified as the primary pollutant, with concentrations reaching alarming levels.