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This article discusses the current air pollution situation in NCR, highlighting the most polluted cities and the factors contributing to the poor air quality.

On November 20, 2025, several cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) were reported as the most polluted in India. Key cities include Noida, Greater Noida, Hapur, Rohtak, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Baghpat, and Bhiwadi.

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 392, indicating “very poor” air quality. Gurugram and Faridabad also had poor ratings with AQIs of 300 and 265 respectively. This situation has led to health warnings from doctors advising people to stay away from Delhi for six months.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that PM2.5 levels have been extremely high due to vehicle emissions,

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