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Gurgaon Air Quality Clears After Rain, But Pollution Worries Linger
17 Oct
Summary
- Gurgaon's AQI reached a satisfactory 85 after rainfall, the first in 16 days.
- September 2026 saw higher average PM2.5 and PM10 levels than September 2025.
- Dust, vehicle emissions, and construction contribute significantly to local pollution.
Rainfall on Thursday brought a much-needed improvement to Gurgaon's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 85 on Friday, returning to the 'satisfactory' category for the first time in 16 days. This welcome respite followed significant rainfall, with Sohna recording the highest at 46mm. The AQI reading represented a substantial decline from previous days.
Despite the temporary improvement, an analysis revealed a troubling trend of rising particulate pollution. Gurgaon experienced approximately a 52% increase in average PM2.5 concentration and a rise in PM10 levels in September 2026 compared to the same month in 2025. This indicates a persistent underlying issue with air quality.
Officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board highlighted that dust, vehicular emissions, construction activities, and open waste burning are major contributors to the pollution levels across the Delhi-NCR region. Effective measures for dust suppression and consistent monitoring are deemed essential for managing air quality in the long term.
