Faridabad, Gurugram Choke: Pollution Forces Masks, AQI Hits Hazardous Levels
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News18•17-01-2026, 11:25
Faridabad, Gurugram Choke: Pollution Forces Masks, AQI Hits Hazardous Levels
- •Air quality in Faridabad and Gurugram has reached hazardous levels, with AQI often exceeding 300 and even touching 400-500 in some areas.
- •Other Haryana districts like Rohtak, Sonipat, Panipat, and Panchkula also report dangerous AQI, making breathing difficult.
- •Road dust, heavy traffic, construction, factory smoke, and unfavorable weather are identified as major contributors to the worsening air quality.
- •Residents are forced to wear N95 masks, keep windows closed, and children avoid outdoor play due to severe pollution.
- •Elderly and children are experiencing cough and eye irritation, with experts warning that improvement depends on controlling pollution sources.
Why It Matters: Severe air pollution in Faridabad and Gurugram forces residents to adopt protective measures, impacting daily life and health.
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