Ghaziabad Chills: 'Toxic' Air Persists Amidst Bone-Chilling Cold; Loni, Vasundhara Critical

• Ghaziabad faces a dual challenge: severe cold wave with temperatures as low as 3°C and 'very poor' AQI.
• Meteorological Department issues a severe cold wave alert for January 12-14, impacting Delhi-NCR.
• Schools up to Class 8 in Ghaziabad closed until January 15 due to extreme cold for children's safety.
• Loni and Vasundhara areas record 'very poor' air quality, with AQI at 344 and 317 respectively.
• Experts advise masks and warm clothes, especially for elderly and children, as pollutant particles are trapped by fog.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad battles severe cold and 'very poor' air quality, prompting school closures and health advisories.