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Gurgaon Chokes: Air Quality Stays 'Very Poor' for 7 Days
22 Jan
Summary
- Gurgaon's air quality has been in the 'very poor' category for seven consecutive days.
- PM2.5 is the dominant pollutant, driven by local emissions and poor dispersion.
- Residents are advised to limit outdoor exposure due to ongoing hazardous air.
Gurgaon has experienced a prolonged period of severely degraded air quality, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently falling into the 'very poor' category for seven consecutive days as of Wednesday. The overall AQI was recorded at 358, with specific monitoring stations showing even higher levels, including one nearing 400.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been identified as the dominant pollutant. This persistent build-up is attributed to local emissions combined with unfavorable meteorological conditions, including calm winds and low mixing depths. These factors are hindering the effective dispersion of pollutants.
The Decision Support System (DSS) predicts that air quality is likely to remain in the 'very poor' bracket for at least the next six days due to these ongoing adverse conditions. Residents are strongly advised to limit their time outdoors and take precautions to protect their health.
