Noida still choking on toxic air: AQI 'very poor' for third day in a row
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The air quality in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad remains 'very poor' for the third consecutive day, with no improvement expected until Saturday. The air quality index (AQI) in Noida and Greater Noida has slightly improved, while Ghaziabad's AQI has worsened. The predominant winds are from the northwest during the day and calm at night. Satellite data shows a significant number of farm fires in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, contributing to Delhi's pollution levels. The AQI in Delhi has reached the 'severe' category due to adverse meteorological conditions.
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The air in Delhi-NCR dipped into the 'severe category' on Wednesday, from 'the 'very poor' category a day earlier, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. DNA