Noida and its neighboring areas experienced a slight improvement in air quality on Tuesday, though pollution levels remained in the ‘poor’ category. Noida’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 223, a drop from 278 on Monday. Similarly, Greater Noida recorded an AQI of 234, down from 265, while Ghaziabad’s AQI declined marginally from 252 to 238.
Air monitoring stations across the districts reported varying air quality, ranging from ‘moderate’ to ‘very poor.’
Noida Air Quality Highlights:
- Best Air Quality: Sector 1 recorded the lowest AQI at 196, falling into the ‘moderate’ category.
- Other Key Areas: Sector 125 registered an AQI of 202 (‘poor’), and Sector 116 recorded 271 (‘poor’).
- Data Gaps: The Sector 62 air monitoring station did not provide readings on Tuesday.
Greater Noida Observations:
- Knowledge Park Stations: Knowledge Park 5 and 3 recorded AQIs of 202 and 265, respectively, both in the ‘poor’ category.
Ghaziabad Air Quality Insights:
- Worst AQI: Loni recorded the highest pollution levels with an AQI of 280.
- Other Areas: Vasundhara (242) and Sanjay Nagar (239) also remained in the ‘poor’ category.
- Best Air Quality: Indirapuram stood out with an AQI of 192, categorized as ‘moderate.’
Weather Conditions:
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day saw a minimum temperature of 11.9°C and a maximum of 25.8°C. Smog and shallow fog persisted, with surface winds predominantly from the west at speeds of 6-14 km/h.
While the drop in AQI is a small relief, pollution levels continue to pose significant health concerns, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts to improve air quality further.