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Ghaziabad AQI hits 181 as Delhi rises to 151
Hindustan Times··3d ago
Ghaziabad's AQI stood at 181 on Wednesday, ranking 4th among the world's most polluted cities on aqi.in as of 12 pm. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was 151 under the Moderate category after climbing from 118 on September 19. UPPCB has identified 9 winter pollution hotspots in Ghaziabad, including the newly added Indirapuram and Vasundhara areas.
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What It Means For You
- UPPCB says an AQI of 181 can cause breathing discomfort for people with lung or heart disease, children and older adults.
- Delhi readings moved through 118, 160, 169 and 178 across September 19-22 before the latest 151 report.
- Officials plan more water sprinkling and anti-smog steps at the nine Ghaziabad hotspots.
What's Happening
- Smog reduced morning visibility in Ghaziabad as vehicles drove with headlights on.
- On Tuesday the city's AQI crossed 250 between 7 am and 7 pm, the report said.
- Safdarjung logged a minimum of 24.8°C on Wednesday after a 36.1°C maximum the previous day.
Where the Hotspots Sit
- The nine zones include Sahibabad, Raj Nagar Extension, Loni, Bhopra and Lal Kuan among others.
- Indirapuram and Vasundhara/Vaishali were added over construction dust, UPPCB's Ankit Kumar said.
- In 2025 Ghaziabad's AQI reached 430 under the severe category, CPCB figures showed.
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