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Gurgaon Air Quality Hits 'Very Poor' Alert!
16 Jan
Summary
- Gurgaon's AQI surged to 318, reaching the 'very poor' category.
- Pollution is widespread, with Gwal Pahari recording the highest AQI.
- Air quality is forecast to remain poor, potentially becoming 'severe'.
Gurgaon's air quality deteriorated significantly on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) jumping to 318, firmly placing it in the 'very poor' category. This widespread pollution was evident across all four monitoring stations, with Gwal Pahari registering the highest AQI at 334.
Winter conditions are exacerbating the pollution by limiting pollutant dispersion. Factors like road dust, heavy traffic, and ongoing construction contribute to the worsening air quality. Residents have reported throat and eye irritation, and visibility remained hazy. PM2.5 is the primary pollutant, a common winter build-up.
Forecasting agencies predict unfavorable dispersion conditions for the next few days, with low wind speeds hindering the atmosphere's ability to clear pollutants. Air quality is expected to remain 'very poor' from January 15 to January 17, with a potential slip into the 'severe' category by January 18.
