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Gurugram Chokes: Dense Smog Grips City, AQI Hits Severe
24 Dec
Summary
- Gurugram faces dense smog, with visibility below 50 metres on Tuesday morning.
- Air Quality Index remains in 'very poor' category for the fifth consecutive day.
- Local waste fires contribute to severe pollution, despite municipal action.
Gurugram experienced severely reduced visibility on Tuesday morning, with dense smog blanketing major roads and a drop to below 50 meters in some areas. The Air Quality Index (AQI) continued its upward trend, reaching 364 and marking the fifth consecutive day in the 'very poor' category. Monitoring stations reported alarming levels of particulate matter, with Sector 51's AQI peaking in the 'severe' range.
Weather forecasts indicate no immediate respite, with dry conditions expected to persist across Southern Haryana and the National Capital Region. While winds are expected to slightly improve visibility, the prevailing calm conditions are likely to maintain the fog. This stagnant air mass traps pollutants, contributing to the ongoing air quality crisis.
Local pollution sources, including reported waste fires in open dumping sites, are drawing resident complaints. Despite repeated grievances regarding garbage burning in areas like Shikohpur, municipal authorities have begun addressing these concerns, deploying vigilance teams and fire tenders. Violators of pollution control norms are facing imposed curbs as the city grapples with deteriorating air quality.
