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Gurgaon Air Quality Dips to 'Poor' Amid Winter Woes
12 Jan
Summary
- Gurgaon's air quality dropped to 'poor' with an AQI of 280 on Sunday.
- Improved wind speed helped disperse some pollutants, but air quality remains unhealthy.
- Winter conditions like low temperatures and fog are causing pollutants to accumulate.
Gurgaon experienced 'poor' air quality on Sunday, with the AQI dropping to 280 from 349 the previous day. This improvement was largely due to increased wind speed, though air quality varied across different monitoring stations. Sector 51 recorded the highest AQI at 304, classified as 'very poor', with significant PM2.5 concentrations.
Officials attribute the pollution surge to prevalent winter conditions in northern India. Factors such as low temperatures, calm winds, and morning fog restrict air movement, leading to the accumulation of pollutants from various sources like vehicles and industry near the surface.
Weather forecasts suggest ongoing unfavorable conditions for dispersion, with weak surface winds and fog expected in the coming days. Health advisories highlight the risks of prolonged exposure to poor air quality, particularly for children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues.
