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Gurugram Chokes: Pollution Crisis Worsens
21 Nov
Summary
- Gurugram's air quality index reached 302, categorized as 'very poor'.
- Unregulated constructions and open waste burning contribute significantly to pollution.
- Authorities have issued 199 penalties for Grap Stage-3 violations since November 12.
Gurugram's air quality has plummeted to a 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 302. This deterioration is attributed by residents to persistent issues of unregulated construction and the open burning of waste, which continue to mar the city's pollution control efforts. Despite the grim situation, authorities are reportedly increasing enforcement actions.
Since the enforcement of Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage-3 curbs on November 12, Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has levied 199 penalties amounting to ₹27.51 lakh. These fines address violations including illegal waste dumping, burning, construction debris, and the use of solid fuels. Additional measures like road sweeping machines and vigilance against illegal dumping are also being pursued by sanitation teams.
