Gurugram Air Pollution

With the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the very poor category in Gurugram, a housing complex in the city has opted for a unique method of combating air pollution.

Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 419 on Thursday. It was 401 on Wednesday, 397 on Tuesday, 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday and 279 on Friday.

The poisonous haze blanketing Delhi thickened on Wednesday, with the air quality standing close to the "severe" category amid unfavourable meteorological conditions.

As Delhi records 'severe' air quality for the sixth consecutive day, NDTV spoke to Dr Arvind Kumar, chairman of Institute of Chest Surgery at Medanta Gurugram on the risks due to the toxic air, who is the most vulernable and the right kind of masks

The Gurugram administration has ordered suspension of classes from nursery to class five till further orders to protect school children from rising pollution in NCR.

A sudden dip in Delhi's air quality has pushed the Delhi government to shut primary schools for two days. Neighbouring Gurugram has also taken measures to counter pollution.

The AQI was 286 in neighbouring Ghaziabad, 309 in Faridabad, 198 in Gurugram, 281 in Noida and 344 in Greater Noida.

Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are in the grip of 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' air quality, with Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging from 221 to 341, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR).

BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers will be immediately banned in Delhi and Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar if the AQI crosses the 400-mark.

The Haryana government has ordered closure of all schools in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, and Jhajjar districts adjoining Delhi due to air pollution.

In view of the deteriorating air quality in NCT of Delhi and NCR, the Haryana government has ordered the closure of schools in four NCR districts -- Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Jhajjar till further orders.

Haryana is all set to impose the odd-even rule for vehicles in Gurugram, sources said, though the plan is yet to be announced officially.

Haryana Schools Closed: Amid increasing air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Haryana Government has decided to shut down all government and private schools in four districts -- Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhijar -- starting today, November 15.

The Haryana Disaster Management Authority has further ordered to stop manual sweeping and start water sprinkling to control dust on roads. Like the recent order in Delhi, all government and private offices have been advised to work from home.

The air quality in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad slipped into the "poor" zone on Wednesday, while it was recorded in the "moderate" category in Faridabad and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region (NCR), a government agency said.

With the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the very poor category in Gurugram, a housing complex in the city has opted for a unique method of combating air pollution.

Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, recorded at 4 pm every day, stood at 419 on Thursday. It was 401 on Wednesday, 397 on Tuesday, 358 on Monday and 218 on Sunday, 220 on Saturday and 279 on Friday.

The poisonous haze blanketing Delhi thickened on Wednesday, with the air quality standing close to the "severe" category amid unfavourable meteorological conditions.

As Delhi records 'severe' air quality for the sixth consecutive day, NDTV spoke to Dr Arvind Kumar, chairman of Institute of Chest Surgery at Medanta Gurugram on the risks due to the toxic air, who is the most vulernable and the right kind of masks

The Gurugram administration has ordered suspension of classes from nursery to class five till further orders to protect school children from rising pollution in NCR.

A sudden dip in Delhi's air quality has pushed the Delhi government to shut primary schools for two days. Neighbouring Gurugram has also taken measures to counter pollution.

The AQI was 286 in neighbouring Ghaziabad, 309 in Faridabad, 198 in Gurugram, 281 in Noida and 344 in Greater Noida.

Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram are in the grip of 'Very Poor' to 'Poor' air quality, with Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging from 221 to 341, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR).

BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers will be immediately banned in Delhi and Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar if the AQI crosses the 400-mark.

The Haryana government has ordered closure of all schools in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, and Jhajjar districts adjoining Delhi due to air pollution.

In view of the deteriorating air quality in NCT of Delhi and NCR, the Haryana government has ordered the closure of schools in four NCR districts -- Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonepat and Jhajjar till further orders.

Haryana is all set to impose the odd-even rule for vehicles in Gurugram, sources said, though the plan is yet to be announced officially.

Haryana Schools Closed: Amid increasing air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Haryana Government has decided to shut down all government and private schools in four districts -- Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhijar -- starting today, November 15.

The Haryana Disaster Management Authority has further ordered to stop manual sweeping and start water sprinkling to control dust on roads. Like the recent order in Delhi, all government and private offices have been advised to work from home.

The air quality in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad slipped into the "poor" zone on Wednesday, while it was recorded in the "moderate" category in Faridabad and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region (NCR), a government agency said.