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Ballabgarh records AQI of 419, tops NCR pollution chart
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:32 AM
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Ballabgarh in Haryana posted an Air Quality Index of 419, the highest reading across the National Capital Region, signalling severe air pollution.
Ballabgarh, a town in Haryana, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 419 in the latest monitoring round, making it the most polluted location in the National Capital Region (NCR). The reading places the town in the "severe" category, where health risks are significant for the general public.
The AQI figure was released by environmental monitoring agencies that track air quality across NCR. Officials noted that an index above 300 is classified as hazardous, and the 419 level indicates a sharp rise in particulate matter and other pollutants.
Health experts have warned residents to limit outdoor activities, keep windows closed, and use masks when venturing outside. The state government is expected to issue advisories and consider temporary measures to curb emissions in the area.
Authorities are also reviewing the sources of the spike, which may include vehicular traffic, industrial emissions, and seasonal agricultural practices in surrounding districts. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the AQI improves in the coming days.
The situation underscores the broader challenge of air quality management in the NCR, where several cities regularly breach safe limits during winter months.
The AQI figure was released by environmental monitoring agencies that track air quality across NCR. Officials noted that an index above 300 is classified as hazardous, and the 419 level indicates a sharp rise in particulate matter and other pollutants.
Health experts have warned residents to limit outdoor activities, keep windows closed, and use masks when venturing outside. The state government is expected to issue advisories and consider temporary measures to curb emissions in the area.
Authorities are also reviewing the sources of the spike, which may include vehicular traffic, industrial emissions, and seasonal agricultural practices in surrounding districts. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the AQI improves in the coming days.
The situation underscores the broader challenge of air quality management in the NCR, where several cities regularly breach safe limits during winter months.