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Gurgaon Air Quality Plummets to Poor Category
3 Nov
Summary
- Gurgaon's air quality shifted to 'poor' with AQI above 200.
- PM2.5 is the main pollutant, signaling winter smog build-up.
- Stage II GRAP measures implemented across Delhi-NCR.
Gurgaon's air quality worsened significantly, moving into the 'poor' category on Monday. Three out of four monitoring stations reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 200, with NISE Gwalpahari recording the highest at 291. The PM2.5 concentration rose from 183 on November 1 to 246 on November 2, signifying increased levels of fine particulate matter.
This deterioration has led to the activation of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Delhi-NCR region. This triggers intensified road sweeping, water sprinkling, and stricter inspections at construction sites. Measures also include higher parking fees and staggered office timings to curb vehicle emissions and burning activities.
