AQI dips to 'very poor' category in Ghaziabad

Nov 05, 2019

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 05 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) took a major hit due to a combination of stubble burning, firecracker emissions and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past few weeks. A thick layer of smog continued to cover the sky in the NCR region on November 05. Several locals were seen doing exercises wearing masks in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad on November 05. People were doing exercise in Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad. A public health emergency has been declared in the Delhi-NCR region due to rising pollution. Residents have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency due to rising air pollution levels. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ghaziabad is at 392 in 'very poor' category, while in Noida is at 394 which reflect the ‘very poor' category.