Faridabad Chokes: Residents Suffer Chest Pressure, Burning Eyes Amid Hazardous AQI

• Faridabad's AQI consistently ranges from 'very poor' to 'hazardous' (304-396), with Sector-11 and Ballabgarh severely affected.
• Residents like Deepak and Neeraj report burning eyes, difficulty breathing, headaches, and chest pressure due to toxic air.
• Fine dust particles (PM2.5, PM10) are directly damaging lungs, heart, and brain, making daily life challenging.
• Key causes include open burning of scrap (especially plastic for copper wires), industrial emissions, and rising vehicle pollution.
• Calls for strict action against open burning and a public complaint system to address the worsening air quality.

Why It Matters: Faridabad faces a severe health crisis as hazardous AQI causes widespread respiratory issues and urgent action is needed.