Viral Video: Gurugram Residents Burst Firecrackers as AQI Crosses 400, Sparking Outrage

Gurugram: Gurugram’s air quality index (AQI) has been in severe category for a few days now. As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), city hit 402 at 4 pm on November 19, with PM2.5 and PM10 being dominant pollutants.

Despite concerning air pollution levels, many residents of Gurugram appear largely unaffected.

video, filmed by a resident from a nearby building’s top floor, captures a wedding celebration. In viral video, people are seen bursting firecrackers and playing loud music as y make ir way to venue.

"AQI is 999, and people are bursting crackers in Gurgaon?! What is going on right now?" exclaimed a Reddit user, while sharing video.

Watch viral video:

video, since being shared a day ago on Reddit, has crossed over 5,200 upvotes and numerous comments.

“y are celebrating 1000 mark of AQI in Gurgaon. A feat never achieved before by any global city!" wrote an individual.

Anor ded, “I just heard crackers bursting in Sector 48 Gurgaon." To this, original poster replied, “Call 112 helpline. y actually came after we called m."

“It’s like celebrating Halloween with zombie-med decorations on a house while an actual zombie apocalypse is going on," expressed a third.

A fourth posted, “I don’t know why but this video has same energy as scene from Chernobyl series. Everyone enjoying, not having slightest clue what will happen to m."

“People are zoned out. Not thinking, not living. Just existing until y won’t anymore due to ir ignorance," shared a fifth.