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Gurugram Air Quality: PM2.5 Chokes City
2 Dec
Summary
- Teri Gram station recorded AQI of 306 due to high PM2.5 levels.
- Low wind speeds and dry weather expected to persist this week.
- Construction dust and silica are major contributors to pollution.
Air quality in Gurugram has reached concerning levels, with the Teri Gram monitoring station registering a severe AQI of 306, primarily driven by elevated PM2.5 levels. Other stations also reported "poor" air quality, with only a brief respite attributed to favorable weather on Sunday. The situation is expected to persist as wind speeds have dropped significantly.
Weather forecasts indicate a dry week ahead with minimal pollutant dispersal, as crucial factors like mixing height and ventilation index values are predicted to remain low. This dry spell, coupled with low wind speeds, will likely trap pollutants closer to the ground, worsening air quality.
Residents are pointing to dust and silica from numerous construction sites as a major contributor to the problem. Despite existing restrictions, construction activities, including concrete mixing and transportation, often lack proper emission control measures. This unchecked activity directly impacts ambient air pollution levels in residential areas.
