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Dehradun Chokes: Air Quality Hits Alarming Levels
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Dehradun's 24-hour AQI reached 294, classified as 'poor'.
- Vehicular traffic, garbage burning, and forest fires cause pollution.
- Elderly and children are most vulnerable to health risks.
Dehradun's air quality has deteriorated to a 'poor' category, with the 24-hour average AQI reaching 294 on Wednesday. Professor Vijay Sridhar from Doon University noted that while air movement brought temporary improvement, the AQI exceeded 300 at night. This situation is concerning, as the air, though not as severe as Delhi's, is far from satisfactory. Experts identify vehicular traffic, garbage burning, and forest fires as primary contributors to the rising pollution levels.
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