Fog affects 15 UP cities, colder weather likely in coming days
CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal:
The weather pattern has begun to change in Uttar Pradesh. The effect of fog has been seen in around 15 cities of the state. People may face difficulty in commuting in the morning due to haze and low visibility. With the change in weather, cold is also expected to increase over the next two days. According to the Meteorological Department forecast, fog may remain denser in some areas on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, air pollution in Noida and Ghaziabad has also increased concern. On Monday, Noida recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 332, while Ghaziabad recorded 324. The air in both cities reached the “very poor” category. Greater Noida recorded an AQI of 252, which falls in the “poor” category. These figures may vary according to different monitoring centres and times.
According to experts, low wind speed, high humidity and morning haze can keep pollutants suspended in the atmosphere for a longer period. Smoke from firecrackers after Diwali has also added to the pollution pressure.
As the weather turns colder, a drop in morning and night temperatures may be felt. During fog, drivers are advised to exercise caution, drive slowly and use fog lights. To avoid the impact of pollution, children, elderly people and those with respiratory problems should take special care.
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