NOIDA: The citys AQI on Thursday improved, but is still in the upper levels of the very poor zone at 394. The index was in the severe category a day ago. At 439, Greater Noidas air quality also improved marginally and moved to the severe zone on Thursday from severe+ a day ago. At 391, Ghaziabads AQI stayed in the very poor category. CPCBhas directed the pollution departments in Noida as well as Ghaziabad to keep a close watch on the air quality and noise level in the pre- and post-Diwali period for one week.This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12.Track the pollution level in your cityWe are monitoring air quality and noise level 24x7 in three shifts in sectors 1, 18, 62, and 122. The process started on November 5 and will continue till November 19, said an official from the Noida pollution department. Utsav Sharma, regional officer of the UP pollution control board in Noida, said the district administration, pollution department, and police have decided to sensitise RWAs in Noida over the ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles. The RWAs will ensure that vehicles banned by the CAQM do not exit the sectors gate, he added. Ghaziabad residents also rued the worsening air quality. There is thick smog in the neighbourhood throughout the day, and people are facing difficulties breathing outdoors, said NK Negi, a resident of Siddhartha Vihar.According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality is likely to remain in the severe category on Friday and improve to the very poor category on Saturday.We also published the following articles recentlyWind improves air quality in Noida and Gurgaon, AQI stands in very poor zoneDespite a slight increase in wind speed, the air quality in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon remained in the very poor category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gurgaon improved from severe to very poor, while in Noida it decreased from severe to very poor. Greater Noidas AQI remained severe, and Ghaziabads AQI improved slightly. The Noida administration has appointed sector magistrates to enforce compliance with pollution control norms.Marginal dip in air pollution levels in Delhi, AQI in very poor categoryDelhis air quality improved slightly from severe to very poor after five days of severe pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 395 on Tuesday, showing a slight improvement from the previous day. However, the concentration of PM2.5 fine particulate matter still exceeded safe limits by a significant margin. The government has reinstated the odd-even car usage scheme and suspended in-person classes in schools. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented to address the crisis. Unfavorable weather conditions and various sources contribute to the hazardous air quality.Wind helps improve Noida air, still very poorThe air quality index (AQI) in Noida improved from severe to very poor as the wind speed increased. Greater Noidas AQI remained in the severe range, while Ghaziabads AQI was very poor. The district administration has appointed sector magistrates to ensure compliance with pollution control norms. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced restrictions and banned entry of diesel trucks and construction activities. The CAQM also suggested online classes for classes 6-10 and 11 and allowing offices to work at 50% capacity. Traffic police will take strict action against polluting vehicles in Noida.

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