Faridabad's Air Quality Plummets to Hazardous Levels, Residents Suffer

• Faridabad's AQI reached 300-400 in many areas, with some exceeding 400, indicating severe to hazardous conditions.
• Areas like Sector 17, Bhavishya Nidhi Enclave, Sector 29, and RPS City reported AQI values over 370, causing burning eyes and breathing difficulties.
• Gurugram's AQI ranged from 170-216 (moderate to poor), with high concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 particles.
• Air pollution has spread to villages around Faridabad, with residents experiencing similar health issues and AQI above 200.
• Factories, vehicles, dust, construction, and weather are identified as major contributors to the worsening air quality.

Why It Matters: Faridabad faces severe air pollution, impacting health in both urban and rural areas, with little relief in sight.