Faridabad's Air Turns Poisonous: AQI Exceeds 700, Residents Confined Indoors

• Faridabad's air quality has become 'deadly', with a thick haze making breathing difficult for residents.
• AQI in several areas, including Sector 82 (704), Sector 17 (635), and Sector 55 (609), has reached 'Hazardous' levels.
• Toxic PM2.5 and PM10 particles are causing direct damage to lungs and hearts, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and asthma patients.
• The PM2.5 level reached 286 micrograms per cubic meter and PM10 reached 390 micrograms per cubic meter, far exceeding normal limits.
• Residents are taking precautions like wearing masks and keeping children indoors as pollution continues to rise across Faridabad and the NCR.

Why It Matters: Faridabad faces a severe air pollution crisis with AQI over 700, forcing residents indoors and posing health risks.