What was Gurgaon's air quality on Wednesday?

Gurgaon's air quality settled at 289, categorized as 'poor', on Wednesday.

What caused the dip in Gurgaon's air quality?

The air quality decline was primarily driven by local emission sources, including road dust and rampant waste burning.

Were PM2.5 levels high in Gurgaon during February?

Yes, PM2.5 levels breached the 300 mark twice in February, on the 4th and 24th.

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Gurgaon's Air Quality Dips: Local Pollution Blamed

26 Feb

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Summary

Gurgaon's air quality deteriorated to a 'poor' AQI of 289.
Local sources like road dust and waste burning caused the air pollution.
PM2.5 levels exceeded 300 twice in February.

Gurgaon's Air Quality Dips: Local Pollution Blamed

Gurgaon's air quality registered at 289, a 'poor' level, on Wednesday, marking a significant decline from Tuesday's 'very poor' AQI of 307. This deterioration has persisted for over two weeks, largely attributed to local pollution sources such as road dust and rampant waste burning.

Data indicates that Gurgaon experienced poor air quality for most of February. While the maximum temperature reached 30.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, minimum temperatures saw a slight drop. PM2.5 levels notably surpassed 300 on February 4 and February 24.