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Delhi-NCR Chokes in September: Greater Noida, Gurugram Air Turns Toxic, AQI Soars
- •Delhi-NCR is struggling with severe air pollution in September, with air quality deteriorating rapidly after rains ceased.
- •Greater Noida and Gurugram recorded higher pollution levels than Delhi, with AQI reaching 'very poor' categories.
- •On September 21, Greater Noida's AQI was around 300, with Knowledge Park-5 hitting 330.
- •Delhi's Chandni Chowk, Anand Vihar, and Bawana also reported 'poor' air quality.
- •Ghaziabad areas like Loni and Vasundhara are also experiencing worsening air quality, contributing to the region's pollution blanket.
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On September 21, the Air Quality Index in Greater Noida was recorded around 300, while specific areas like Knowledge Park-5 reached 330.
Following the stoppage of rain, pollution levels surged significantly across Delhi-NCR, with Greater Noida and Gurugram recording even higher pollution than Delhi. Specific areas affected include Knowledge Park-5 (AQI 330) in Greater Noida, Chandni Chowk (AQI 235) and Anand Vihar (AQI 208) in Delhi, and Loni (AQI 203) in Ghaziabad.
The weather in the NCR region remains dry and clear following the cessation of rain, which has created conditions conducive to pollution. The lack of precipitation causes pollutant particles to accumulate in the air, shifting the AQI in many areas from poor to very poor categories.
