Air quality deteriorated across parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, with Ghaziabad recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 338 and Noida reporting 311 at 4 pm, according to a report published by The Times of India on November 13.
Both readings fall in the “very poor” category under India’s AQI classification. Greater Noida’s air quality also worsened but remained in the “poor” category, the report said.
City-wise AQI readings reported
- Ghaziabad: 338 — Very Poor.
- Noida: 311 — Very Poor.
- Greater Noida: Poor category; the report did not provide a specific figure in the available summary.
The report attributed the deterioration partly to northwesterly winds that were pushing pollutants over the region. It also noted that several continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations were not operational, and the city averages were calculated using the stations that were reporting data.
What residents should know
Very poor air quality can cause respiratory discomfort to people with prolonged exposure, and may affect people with asthma, lung or heart conditions more severely. Residents can reduce outdoor exertion, keep windows closed during periods of high pollution and follow health advice if symptoms occur.
The AQI figures above are the city averages reported for 4 pm on Thursday, November 12; they should not be interpreted as live readings for every neighbourhood on Friday morning. For current station-wise readings, check the Central Pollution Control Board’s official dashboard.
Sources
The Times of India, November 13, 2026 | CPCB National AQI Dashboard
