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Air Quality in Indian Cities Varies Drastically, Noida Records Hazardous Levels

While Noida's AQI hits a hazardous 500, other cities like Chennai and Haryana report moderate to fine air quality conditions.

  • Noida's air quality index (AQI) reached a hazardous level of 500, with outdoor activities strongly discouraged by authorities.
  • Chennai reported fine air quality with an AQI of 66, while Punjab and Indore faced poor air quality levels at 272 and 210, respectively.
  • Haryana and Patna recorded moderate AQI levels of 197 and 198, urging caution for sensitive groups such as children and individuals with respiratory issues.
  • Jammu and Kashmir experienced extreme cold temperatures, with a low of -27.78°C, but no AQI data was provided for the region.
  • Clear skies were observed in several cities, including Mumbai and Ahmedabad, while light rain was forecasted for Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
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