GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s air quality reached alarming levels on Saturday, January 4, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 300-mark in several areas
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The AQI recorded at Railway Colony stood at a concerning 327, categorised as "Very Poor." Other key locations, including IIT Guwahati and LGBI Airport, also reported poor air quality, with AQI readings of 277 and 229, respectively.
The hazardous air quality has raised serious concerns about the health and safety of residents, especially vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
Adding to the challenges, a thick layer of fog enveloped the city last night, further reducing visibility and making commuting hazardous.
Speaking to GPlus, a source at the PCBA explained, "During the winter, the air tends to be denser, and with ongoing construction activities across the city, it mixes with the fog, resulting in extremely poor air quality for residents."
