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Haryana’s Panchgaon Hits Record AQI of 390 Amid Delhi’s Poor Air Quality
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🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:05 AM
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Panchgaon village in Haryana recorded an alarming Air Quality Index of 390, the highest in the state, while Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category.
Panchgaon, a small village in Haryana’s Rohtak district, registered an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 390 on Thursday, the highest value reported in the state for the year. The figure places the area in the ‘hazardous’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s guidelines.
The spike is attributed to a combination of vehicular emissions, industrial activity in nearby towns, and seasonal dust. Local authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities and wear masks.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s AQI hovered around 300, categorised as ‘very poor’, reflecting the continued struggle of the national capital to curb pollution.
Environmental experts warn that such high levels can exacerbate respiratory illnesses and call for stricter enforcement of emission norms.
The Haryana government has pledged to monitor the situation closely and to deploy additional air quality monitoring stations across the state.
The spike is attributed to a combination of vehicular emissions, industrial activity in nearby towns, and seasonal dust. Local authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities and wear masks.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s AQI hovered around 300, categorised as ‘very poor’, reflecting the continued struggle of the national capital to curb pollution.
Environmental experts warn that such high levels can exacerbate respiratory illnesses and call for stricter enforcement of emission norms.
The Haryana government has pledged to monitor the situation closely and to deploy additional air quality monitoring stations across the state.