Pollution levels continued to remain high across Uttar Pradesh, especially cities close to Delhi-NCR, although the smog showed signs of receding in most regions today. <br/><br/>People felt a bit relieved this morning in many parts of state. In Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi, AQI levels were between 300 to 400 while it reached close to 500 in cities like Ghaziabad, Noida and Agra. <br/><br/>Many industries including sugar mills are ordered to remain closed till 14 November by the administration. State government has warned farmers to refrain from burning remains of crops in fields and proposed penalty if they are found doing so. <br/><br/>Smog has disrupted rail and road traffic also. Many trains are running late by many hours. Meteorological Department has predicted significant improvement in air quality next week, besides rainfall due to a western disturbance in northwest India.<br/><br/>People felt a bit relieved today morning in many parts of state. In lucknow , kanpur and varanasi AQI label was between 300 to 400 while it reached close to 500 in cities like Ghaziabad, Noida and Agra. <br/><br/>Many industries including sugar milles are ordered to remain closed till 14 november by administration. State government has warned farmers to refrain from burning remains of crops in fields and proposed penalty if they found doing so. Smog has disrupted rail and road traffic also. Many trains are running late by hours. <br/><br/>Meteorological Department has predicted significant improvement in air quality next week, besides rainfall due to a western disturbance in northwest India.