Noida's AQI doubles in a day, officials blame Pakistan for pollution

Ahead of Diwali festivities, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad on Sunday touched the 304 marks from 169 just a day earlier, falling into the ‘very poor’ category, which is detrimental to health. The rising air pollution level even before Diwali raised alarm among the residents in the region.