The air quality in Noida and Ghaziabad showed marginal improvement on Saturday, though it remained in the ‘moderate’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) for Noida stood at 113, while Ghaziabad recorded an AQI of 104. Greater Noida also reported ‘moderate’ air quality, with an AQI of 136.
Detailed AQI Breakdown
Noida:
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- Sector 1: AQI at 103
- Sector 116: AQI at 118
- Data from air monitoring stations in sectors 62 and 125 was unavailable.
Greater Noida:
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- Knowledge Park III: AQI at 119
- Knowledge Park V: AQI at 148
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Ghaziabad:
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- Indirapuram: AQI at 112
- Loni: AQI at 114
- Sanjay Nagar: AQI at 91
- Vasundhara: AQI at 97
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Weather Conditions
Noida:
- Minimum Temperature: 8°C
- Maximum Temperature: 22°C
Ghaziabad:
- Minimum Temperature: 9°C
- Maximum Temperature: 23°C
Weather Predictions and Air Quality Outlook
According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), surface winds on Saturday came from the north-west at a speed of 10-12 kmph. On Sunday, winds are expected to shift to a west-northwest direction at speeds below 10 kmph during early hours.
Low wind speeds, under 10 kmph, are unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants, leading to a possible deterioration in air quality:
- Sunday and Monday: Likely to be in the ‘poor’ category
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Expected to worsen to the ‘very poor’ category
Residents are advised to take precautions, especially during morning and evening hours, as pollution levels rise.
