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Diwali

Air Quality in Uttar Pradesh Deteriorates to Hazardous Levels

Strategic Insights

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Air quality in several cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Ghaziabad, Noida, Hapur, and Baghpat, has sharply deteriorated, with pollution levels surpassing those in Delhi, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin. The data shows that at least four cities have recorded higher pollution levels, with Ghaziabad and Noida falling in the Very Poor category and Delhi remaining in the Poor range. Experts warn that the situation may worsen on Diwali night due to firecracker emissions and stagnant wind conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ghaziabad, Noida, Hapur, and Baghpat have recorded higher pollution levels than Delhi, with their AQI falling in the Very Poor or upper Poor category.
  • Delhi's AQI remains in the Poor range, with a reading of 296.
  • Other UP cities such as Greater Noida, Bulandshahr, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Kanpur have also reported concerning figures, with AQI categorised as Poor.
  • Environmental analysts warn that industrial activity, vehicular emissions, and crop residue burning are compounding the pollution crisis in western UP.
  • Officials have appealed to residents to avoid bursting crackers and to use public transport where possible.
  • The Air Quality Index is hovering close to the Severe mark in parts of the region.
  • Experts predict that AQI will deteriorate in the coming days, with measures being taken to control pollution levels.

Statistics:

  • Ghaziabad's AQI is 333, falling in the Very Poor category.
  • Noida's AQI is 329, falling in the Very Poor category.
  • Hapur's AQI is 306, falling in the Very Poor category.
  • Baghpat's AQI is 300, falling in the POOR category.
  • Delhi's AQI is 296, falling in the Poor range.
  • AQI in Greater Noida is 287, categorised as Poor.
  • AQI in Bulandshahr is 261, categorised as Poor.
  • AQI in Meerut is 251, categorised as Poor.
  • AQI in Muzaffarnagar is 237, categorised as Poor.
  • AQI in Kanpur is 201, categorised as Poor.

Sources:

  • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin
  • HT Digital Content Services
  • HT Lucknow

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