Air Pollution Worsens in NCR Ahead of Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, the air pollution level in the NCR continues to rise. The Shatabdi Nagar area of Meerut recorded an AQI of 439 on Thursday. This is a very severe level. The average AQI of the entire city was 271. The air quality in the adjoining districts also remains poor. The AQI of Baghpat was recorded at 280, Ghaziabad at 265, and Muzaffarnagar at 222. People are complaining of irritation in the eyes, sore throat, and difficulty in breathing due to increased advertising pollution. The impact is felt more in the morning and evening hours. People out on the streets are facing problems due to dust and smoke.