Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Gurgaon's Air Quality: NO2 Levels Triple Safe Limits
Imagine the air in Gurgaon has a lot of bad stuff in it called NO2, which is like the smoke from cars and factories.
The air is currently three times more polluted than what's considered safe.
This pollution is mainly from cars and the weather makes it worse.
It can make it hard to breathe, especially for kids and the elderly, and may trigger asthma.
The government is trying to help by removing old, polluting cars.
The experts are concerned and people should be careful to breathe safely.
NO2 levels in Gurgaon were three times higher than safe limits.
The primary source of NO2 pollution is emissions from vehicles.
Safe NO2 limit is 40µg/m³ in India; WHO recommends 25 µg/m³.
Prolonged exposure to NO2 can cause respiratory problems, particularly for children and the elderly.
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board is scrapping old vehicles to reduce pollution.
- Who
- Experts, officials, and residents are affected.
- What
- NO2 levels in Gurgaon's air exceeded safe limits.
- When
- Thursday and Friday, recent days
- Where
- Gurgaon, India
- Why
- High levels are due to vehicular and industrial emissions and calm weather.
Health Concerns
Government Action
Actions to Reduce Emissions
Health Concerns
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Government Action
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is allowing a private firm to scrap old vehicles to reduce pollution.
- Primary Sources
- Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions
- NO2 Levels
- 133µg/m³ (Thursday), 123µg/m³ (Friday)
- Safe Limit
- 40µg/m³ (India), 25 µg/m³ (WHO)
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Health Risks
- Respiratory ailments, asthma