Air quality turns ‘poor’ due to slow wind speed in Gurugram

Gurgaon | Monday | 11th February, 2019

Summary:

GURUGRAM: After three days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Gurugram Sunday recorded the air quality index (AQI) at ‘poor’ level owing to partly cloudy sky.According to Sameer app, the city reported AQI at 285 (poor) on Sunday afternoon, whereas, on Saturday it stood at 119 (moderate). However, the air quality was not reported on Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) website.Except Faridabad, other neighbouring cities — Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, recorded AQI at ‘poor’ level. Faridabad recorded AQI at 125 (moderate) while Manesar was at 208 (poor).“Wind speed is slowing down and the sky is likely to remain partly cloudy. The AQI was 276 in Delhi, 251 in Ghaziabad, 240 in Greater Noida and 265 in Noida. The maximum and minimum temperature would be between 22 and 6 degrees Celsius,” stated a Met forecast..