Delhi-NCR Chokes: Faridabad-Gurugram Air Hazardous, Breathing Difficult Even Indoors

• Faridabad and Gurugram face severe air pollution; AQI crosses 400 (hazardous) in many areas, reaching 481 in Faridabad and 591 in Gurugram.
• Doctors warn of stinging eyes, sore throat, and increased health risks, advising vulnerable groups like elderly and children to stay indoors.
• Elderly residents report extreme difficulty breathing and worsening health conditions, even inside their homes.
• Pollution sources include vehicles, factories, stubble burning, and construction, exacerbated by winter weather conditions.
• Despite government measures, the situation remains critical, highlighting air pollution as a "permanent disease" requiring urgent, strict action.

Why It Matters: Faridabad-Gurugram air quality is hazardous, making breathing difficult even indoors; urgent action needed.