Faridabad-Gurugram Chokes: AQI Soars, Breathing Like Smoking Cigarettes

• Faridabad's average AQI exceeds 500 ('Hazardous'), with Sector 17 hitting 834, posing extreme danger to residents.
• Gurugram's AQI ranges from 170-290 ('Unhealthy' to 'Very Poor'), with Sector 56 reaching over 366, though slightly better than Faridabad.
• High pollution causes eye irritation, sore throat, breathing issues, and increased respiratory patients, prompting doctors to advise staying indoors.
• Experts recommend masks, keeping children/elderly indoors, and avoiding outdoor exercise due to severe air quality.
• Urgent administrative action is needed to curb construction, industrial pollution, and vehicle emissions to prevent worsening conditions.

Why It Matters: Faridabad and Gurugram face severe air pollution, making breathing hazardous and requiring urgent action.