Ahmedabad Chokes: AQI Soars Past 490 on New Year's Morning, Hazardous Air Grips City

• Ahmedabad's air quality reached 'Hazardous' levels on New Year's morning, with an average AQI of 425.
• Vikram Nagar recorded the highest AQI at 493, with other southwestern areas also severely affected.
• The AQI jumped over 100 points in just three hours, pushing the city into the extremely dangerous zone.
• Fog, cold temperatures, and lack of wind exacerbate pollution by trapping pollutants and forming smog.
• This severe air pollution is a national health crisis, affecting cities like Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

Why It Matters: Ahmedabad's air quality hit hazardous levels on New Year's Day, highlighting a growing national crisis.