Ghaziabad Becomes India's Most Polluted City, AQI Hits 458, Breaks 4-Year Record

• Ghaziabad recorded an average AQI of 458 on Sunday, making it the most polluted city in India and Uttar Pradesh, surpassing Delhi.
• This marks the highest pollution level in Ghaziabad in four years, with the AQI reaching 'severe plus' category.
• Specific areas like Loni (476) and Vasundhara (457) experienced 'hazardous' air quality, with Loni being the most polluted.
• Despite GRAP-4 restrictions and Ghaziabad topping pollution charts for three days, administrative action against polluters was reportedly lacking.
• School timings have been adjusted, and traffic police alerted due to pollution and fog; light rain is predicted, which might offer some relief.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad's air quality has reached alarming levels, breaking a 4-year record, with inadequate action despite severe pollution.