- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:47 PM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
With October marking the onset of deteriorating air quality, the Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad has rolled out extensive preparations to control pollution levels. The construction, health, water supply and horticulture departments will work jointly to address the issue this year.
State-of-the-art mechanised road sweepers, water sprinklers, water cannons, anti-smog guns and spray tankers will be deployed across the city. Ten modern vehicles equipped with anti-smog guns will operate regularly for road sprinkling and dust control.
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Ghaziabad has already shown improvement in the Clean Air Survey, ranking fifth in Uttar Pradesh and 12th nationally this year, compared to 18th place last year. Officials credit measures such as spending Rs 131 crore on road construction to curb dust pollution and planting nearly 2.5 lakh trees over two years to eliminate dumping grounds.
Air Quality Category by Days So Far This Year
| Month | Good | Satisfactory | Moderate | Poor | Very Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 00 | 02 | 13 | 11 | 04 |
| February | 00 | 18 | 07 | 03 | 00 |
| March | 00 | 01 | 11 | 16 | 03 |
| April | 00 | 01 | 16 | 13 | 00 |
| May | 00 | 07 | 21 | 03 | 00 |
| June | 00 | 11 | 18 | 01 | 00 |
| July | 03 | 21 | 07 | 00 | 00 |
| August | 01 | 19 | 11 | 00 | 00 |
| September | 02 | 06 | 08 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 06 | 86 | 112 | 47 | 07 |
Number of Good and Severe Air Quality Days Per Year
| Year | Good | Severe |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -13 | -24 |
| 2021 | -10 | -22 |
| 2022 | -12 | -02 |
| 2023 | -10 | -03 |
| 2024 | -15 | -03 |
| 2025 | -06 | -00 (up to September 16) |
Air Quality Ranking Based on the Air Quality Index (AQI)
| AQI | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 0 to 50 | Good |
| 51 to 100 | Satisfactory |
| 101 to 200 | Moderate |
| 201 to 300 | Poor |
| 301 to 400 | Very Poor |
| Above 401 | Severe |
Officials identify the following as major contributors to pollution in the district:
-Smoke emissions from illegal factories.
-Dust from broken and unpaved roads.
-Traffic congestion due to heavy vehicular load.
-Operation of vehicles beyond their validity period.
Authorities believe that with stricter enforcement and continuous dust control measures, air quality can be kept in check during the upcoming high-pollution season.