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Noida still choking on toxic air: AQI 'very poor' for third day in a row
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 15, 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...
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Published on November 13, 2023 - 00:40
Delhi experiences spike in toxic air after Diwali firecrackers
Residents in Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog following celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. The air quality dipped to the โvery poorโ category early on 13 November, with authorities warning of further air quality deterioration. Delhi regularly ranks among the most polluted major cities on the planet. The city is blanketed in acrid smog at the onset of winter every year. The government has already announced emergency school closures, stopped construction and banned diesel vehicles from entering the megacity in a bid to bring down pollution levels and get rid of the toxic smog.
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