Haryana's Struggling Air: A Crisis of Quality

Air quality in Haryana reached concerning levels with several cities registering 'very poor' AQI ratings, notably 387 in Bahadurgarh. Neighboring Punjab showed moderate levels, with Chandigarh at 136. Central Pollution Control Board's data highlights the urgent need for effective environmental policies.

In a concerning development, several regions in Haryana have reported alarming air quality levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bahadurgarh was recorded at 387, placing it firmly in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Other notable areas with similarly troubling AQI readings include Dharuhera at 334, Manesar at 330, and Fatehabad at 323. Meanwhile, neighboring Punjab maintained 'moderate' air quality levels, with its highest reading in Jalandhar at 193. The shared capital, Chandigarh, recorded an AQI of 136.

The AQI scale categorizes air quality levels with zero to 50 being 'good' and any measurement above 301 considered 'very poor'. These figures underscore an urgent need for improved environmental measures to combat the escalating air quality crisis in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)