Delhi-NCR Chokes as AQI Crosses 400, Noida Sector 62 Records 442
Air pollution continued to grip Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, with several monitoring stations recording air quality in the severe category. Noida’s Sector 62 emerged as the most polluted location among the stations mentioned in the latest Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) readings, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 442 at 7 am on November 14.
The situation was also alarming in several parts of Delhi. IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 419, while ITO registered 414, both falling in the severe category. Other areas also reported high pollution levels, with Chandni Chowk recording 395, JNU 390 and Anand Vihar 381.
Noida and Greater Noida Also Affected
Apart from Sector 62, Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park-V recorded an AQI of 361, while Ghodi Bachhera registered 355. Gaur Yamuna City recorded 318 and Knowledge Park-III 312. Noida’s Sector 110 reported 313, while Sector 39 recorded 287.
According to the CPCB classification, an AQI between 301 and 400 falls in the very poor category, while readings between 401 and 500 are classified as severe. At these levels, air pollution can affect even healthy people, while those suffering from respiratory and heart-related conditions face greater risks.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in force across Delhi-NCR. Authorities have advised measures to reduce pollution exposure and control dust-generating activities.
With several locations recording severe air quality, residents are being urged to limit prolonged outdoor exposure and take necessary precautions, particularly children, elderly people and those with existing respiratory ailments.
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