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Gurugram Air Quality Hits Seasonal High Before Diwali
3 Nov
Summary
- Gurugram's AQI reached 246, marking the season's peak before Diwali.
- Stage 2 of GRAP is now active across Delhi-NCR due to poor air.
- PM10 is the primary pollutant, linked to dust and vehicle emissions.
As Diwali approaches, Gurugram's air quality index (AQI) reached 246 on Monday, its highest reading this pollution season. The city is currently in the 'poor' air quality category. This deterioration has led the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
Stage 2 mandates intensified pollution control measures, including higher parking fees and increased public transport. These actions supplement existing efforts like road sweeping and dust control at construction sites. PM10 has been identified as the primary pollutant, indicating significant levels of coarse particulate matter in the air.
While Gurugram's AQI has seen a sharp rise from satisfactory levels earlier in the week, the city recorded its cleanest October air quality since 2016. However, pollution levels have escalated since recent rainfall subsided.
