Sep 28, 2024, 06:27 PM IST

Top 10 pollution hotspots of Noida

Nikita Shahi

Yamuna Pushta Road: Frequent illegal mining and heavy vehicle traffic turn this road into a dust trap. Authorities are instructed to increase patrols and curb unauthorised mining.

Sector 116/115/7X: A stretch notorious for road dust due to ongoing construction. Noida Authority has been tasked with deploying water sprinklers and mechanical sweepers.

Dadri Road: This road contributes heavily to PM10 levels, primarily from road dust and ongoing construction.

Sector 62-104 Stretch: Heavy traffic and crumbling roads in this area have been identified as major pollution contributors and mechanical sweepers are being deployed.

Sector 62 Road towards Delhi: Dust and vehicular pollution add to the crisis. The East Delhi Municipal Corporation has been asked to manage legacy waste from the Ghazipur dump yard nearby.

Sector 150-158: With numerous construction activities underway, weekly road washing and dust removal are the focus here.

 Sector 50-51: Recent construction work and demolition activities contribute to high dust levels in this region.

Sector 140-143: Another zone with heavy construction and dust pollution. Authorities are focusing on C&D waste management

 Amity University Area: Construction activities within the university premises are contributing to dust pollution. The institution has been asked to deploy water sprinklers.