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Noida's Air Quality Plunges to 'Very Poor' Levels
22 Jan
Summary
- Noida's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category for a second consecutive day.
- Visibility dropped significantly, reaching as low as 300 meters in certain city areas.
- Rain and thunderstorms are anticipated on Friday, potentially improving air conditions.
Noida's air quality persisted in the 'very poor' category for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, impacting visibility to as low as 300 meters. Noida recorded an AQI of 329, a slight improvement from the previous day's 382, while Greater Noida's AQI was 320.
Ghaziabad registered an AQI of 347, and Delhi's AQI stood at 330, both within the 'very poor' range. Several monitoring stations in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida reported concerning air quality levels.
Predictions indicate the AQI will remain 'very poor' on Thursday before improving to 'poor'. An approaching western disturbance is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms on Friday, offering a potential respite from the smog. The minimum temperature was recorded at 7.7 degrees Celsius, with shallow to moderate fog anticipated on Thursday.
