Noida Sector 1 sees sharpest pollution spike at 993, but missing data clouds picture
Noida PM2.5 spiked to 993 in Sector 1 on Diwali night; city average peaked at 714.1 before easing. Missing 10.4% hourly data clouds impact.
Monday, November 9, 2026
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Noida PM2.5 spiked to 993 in Sector 1 on Diwali night; city average peaked at 714.1 before easing. Missing 10.4% hourly data clouds impact.
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