Delhi

Noida: The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated sharply once again, with Noida emerging in the list of top 10 most polluted cities in the country.

Early morning data recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Noida was at Nagli Bahrampur in Noida recorded an alarming AQI of 359. In evening around 7:30 pm, the AQI at Sector 125 was 325 placing it in the ‘very poor’ category.

In Ghaziabad, the AQI in Loni and Sahibabad areas was recorded at 324. A thick layer of smog was seen across several parts of Noida and surrounding regions since morning, severely affecting visibility.

Experts say the primary reason behind the worsening air quality is the drastic drop in wind speed, which has led to the accumulation of pollutants in the lower atmosphere. With the air stagnating, particulate

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