New Delhi, 5 January – The air quality index (AQI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated again, with approximately 80 percent of areas in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad reaching the orange zone. Several locations are close to or within the red zone, indicating a hazardous level of pollution.
Along with pollution, the biting cold and dense fog have added to the discomfort of residents. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures continue to fall, and fog is prominent during early mornings and evenings. In Noida, all four active monitoring stations recorded unsatisfactory air quality levels. Sector-125 (UPPCB) reported an AQI of 273, Sector-62 (IMD) 218, Sector-1 (UPPCB) 282, and Sector-116 (UPPCB) 274.
These figures indicate the orange zone, showing pollution levels well above the normal range. Ghaziabad also experienced concerning air quality, with Indirapuram (UPPCB) recording an AQI of 173, Loni 210, Sanjay Nagar 235, and Vasundhara reaching 322, which falls in the red zone. Sensitive groups, including children and the elderly, are advised to take extra precautions.
In Delhi, many key areas show AQI readings between the orange and red zones. ITO recorded 251, Jahangirpuri 312, near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 280, Lodhi Road 177, and Major Dhyan Chand Stadium 253. Other affected areas include Mandir Marg (173), Mundka (279), Najafgarh (227), Narela (277), and Nehru Nagar (327). Western and northern parts of Delhi also faced severe air quality challenges.
Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 271, Pusa 290, RK Puram and Rohini both 293, Shadipur 247, Siri Fort 301, Sonia Vihar 296, Vivek Vihar 318, and Wazirpur 304. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts moderate fog in Delhi-NCR from 5 to 7 January. Maximum temperatures are expected around 18-19 degrees Celsius, with minimums near 8-9 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels have risen to 95-98 percent, intensifying the cold conditions.
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