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Panchgaon Ranks Highest in India with AQI 380 After Diwali
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 05:41 PM
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Panchgaon in Haryana recorded an alarming Air Quality Index of 380 in the post‑Diwali period, the highest in the country. Five other cities in Haryana were also placed in the ‘very poor’ pollution category.
Panchgaon, a village in Haryana, saw its Air Quality Index spike to 380 in the days following Diwali, making it the worst‑polluted place in the nation.
The spike was attributed to the widespread use of fireworks and increased vehicular traffic during the festival.
Environmental authorities warned residents to limit outdoor activities and advised the use of masks.
The high AQI places Panchgaon in the ‘very poor’ category, a level that can pose serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly.
Officials are urging stricter enforcement of pollution controls and are monitoring the situation closely as the country moves into the post‑festival period.
The spike was attributed to the widespread use of fireworks and increased vehicular traffic during the festival.
Environmental authorities warned residents to limit outdoor activities and advised the use of masks.
The high AQI places Panchgaon in the ‘very poor’ category, a level that can pose serious health risks, especially for children and the elderly.
Officials are urging stricter enforcement of pollution controls and are monitoring the situation closely as the country moves into the post‑festival period.