Meerut AQI: PM2.5 Crosses 400 In Jaybhim Nagar; City Ranked 5th Most Polluted In UP

The city is grappling with a dual challenge of deteriorating air quality and a sudden drop in temperature. Pollution levels in the city have spiked to the 'very poor' category during the night and afternoon hours, making Meerut the fifth most polluted city in the state.

Pollution Spike In Jaybhim Nagar

The situation is particularly alarming in Jaybhim Nagar, where the concentration of PM2.5 remained critically high—above 400 micrograms per cubic metre—continuously from 8 pm on Monday until 11 am on Tuesday.

AQI Readings And State Comparison

Monday (9 pm): The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 365.

Tuesday (4 pm): The AQI was recorded at 322.

Regional Context: While Meerut struggled with high pollution, Noida recorded the highest AQI in the region at 395.

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Record Drop In Temperature

Simultaneously, the city witnessed a significant shift in weather patterns. A sudden drop in the minimum temperature was recorded on December 1, marking a low not seen on this date in previous years.

Minimum Temperature (Tuesday): 7.9 degrees Celsius.

Maximum Temperature (Tuesday): 26.2 degrees Celsius.

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