Air Quality Worsens in NCR After Diwali

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Air quality in NCR has slightly improved after Diwali, but remains poor. Loni in Ghaziabad is the most polluted area with AQI 313 in the red zone. Haryana cities are the most polluted, followed by Delhi, Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Noida. Ghaziabad's AQI has decreased slightly over the past two days., Daruhera's AQI reached 329, Bahadurgarh 320, and Nandesari 303. Delhi's AQI is 292. The minimum temperature was 18°C, with a maximum of 30°C expected. Experts advise caution for children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues. CPCB predicts air quality improvement in coming days. To reduce pollution, avoid outdoor activities and wear masks when outside. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 07:31 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Air quality in NCR has slightly improved after Diwali, but remains poor
• Loni in Ghaziabad is the most polluted area with AQI 313 in the red zone
• Haryana cities are the most polluted, followed by Delhi, Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Noida