Noida, Nov 18 || Air pollution in the Delhi-NCR continues to remain at dangerous levels. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Meteorological Department, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in most cities in the national capital region has crossed 400 on Tuesday, placing them in the ‘severe’ category.
Air quality in this range is extremely harmful not only for people suffering from asthma, heart conditions, and lung diseases, but also poses serious health risks to otherwise healthy individuals.
The situation in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida is steadily worsening. Greater Noida recorded an AQI of 430, making it one of the most polluted cities in the region.
Several monitoring stations in Ghaziabad reported AQI levels between 404 and 438, the worst readings this season. Noida and Delhi are also witnessing severe pollution. In Noida, areas such as Sector 125, Sector 1, and Sector 116 recorded AQI levels ranging from 324 to 402.