By Admin 
The weather is changing rapidly in Uttar Pradesh. Due to the cold winds coming from the mountains, the severity of winter has increased in the plains. These days, shallow fog is being seen in the morning and evening in the state. On the other hand, as winter increases, air pollution continues to wreak havoc in many big cities. The air in Noida-Ghaziabad continues to remain in very poor category.
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in UP today, Wednesday 26 November, is dry in both the divisions of the state. But the effect of fog is visible in the morning and evening. Shallow to moderate fog may occur at some places. However, at present no rain alert has been issued anywhere.
Fog and cold wave increased the cold
Due to the cold winds coming from the mountains, there are continuous changes in the minimum temperature in the state. Due to which the nights have become very cold. Similar weather will prevail in the state till 30th November. There is no active weather system in the state these days. However, cold winds are blowing from the north-western direction. Due to which a decrease in minimum temperature is being seen.
No respite from pollution in Noida-Ghaziabad
Along with the cold, people are also troubled by the pollution in the air. The air in the big cities of the state has remained poisonous for almost a month. Water is being sprayed continuously to prevent pollution in Noida and Ghaziabad, but it does not seem to be having any significant effect. The pollution level in both the districts still remains between 350 to 400.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, at 6.30 am on Wednesday, Sector-125 of Noida was the most polluted area, where AQI was recorded at 399, which is in the very poor category. Whereas AQI 372 has been recorded in Noida Sector-116, AQI 358 has been recorded in Greater Noida Knowledge Park-5.
The AQI was 378 in Loni, Ghaziabad, 316 in Indirapuram and 311 in Sanjay Nagar. 369 AQI was recorded in Hapur, 332 in Pallavapuram, Meerut and 276 in Bulandshahr. The air in Lalbagh area of the capital Lucknow is also in poor category. AQI 249 has been recorded here. Which is considered bad grade air.