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Gurgaon Air Quality Dips: AQI Hits 203, Poor Air Returns
29 Oct
Summary
- Gurgaon's air quality index reached 203, classifying it as poor.
- Air quality deteriorated after a brief improvement observed in mid-October.
- Pollution levels varied significantly across different monitoring stations.
Gurgaon's air quality significantly worsened on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 203, entering the 'poor' category. This follows a brief period of moderate air quality that lasted for four days. Previously, the city experienced a cleaner spell in mid-October, with the AQI dropping to 89 on October 16.
However, air quality readings have shown repeated fluctuations throughout October. By Wednesday, the citywide AQI was classified as poor, indicating potential breathing discomfort for most individuals upon prolonged exposure. Data from monitoring stations revealed considerable variations, with TERI Gram registering the highest AQI at 265.
The recent deterioration signifies that the improvement seen in mid-October was temporary. The specific sources contributing to this decline have not yet been identified by the monitoring data.
