Air Quality Deteriorates to Orange Level in Delhi and Noida

Recent AQI readings show several areas of Delhi‑NCR moving into the orange band. Delhi’s Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 169, Alipur 149, Ashok Vihar 139, Ayat Nagar 178, and Bawana 165. Chandni Chowk spiked to 224, entering the unhealthy range. In Noida, Sector‑116 reached 248 (unhealthy), with Sector‑125 at 195, Sector‑1 at 186, and Sector‑62 at 158.