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

Gurugram: Gurugram’s air quality index (AQI) has been in the severe category for a few days now. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city hit 402 at 4 pm on November 19, with PM2.5 and PM10 being the dominant pollutants.Despite the concerning air pollution levels, many residents of Gurugram appear largely unaffected.The video, filmed by a resident from a nearby building’s top floor, captures a wedding celebration. In the viral video, people are seen bursting firecrackers and playing loud music as they make their way to the venue."AQI is 999, and people are bursting crackers in Gurgaon?! What is going on right now?" exclaimed a Reddit user, while sharing the video.Watch the viral video:AQI is 999 and people are bursting crackers in Gurgaon?! What even is happening rn byu/Fluffy-Diver241 ingurgaonThe video, since being shared a day ago on Reddit, has crossed over 5,200 upvotes and numerous comments.“They are celebrating the 1000 mark of AQI in Gurgaon. A feat never achieved before by any global city!" wrote an individual.Another added, “I just heard crackers bursting in Sector 48 Gurgaon." To this, the original poster replied, “Call 112 helpline. They actually came after we called them."“It’s like celebrating Halloween with zombie-themed 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 the same energy as the scene from the Chernobyl series. Everyone enjoying, not having the slightest clue what will happen to them."“People are zoned out. Not thinking, not living. Just existing until they won’t anymore due to their ignorance," shared a fifth.

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

Viral video of Gurugram residents bursting crackers as the AQI crosses 400, sparks widespread outrage.

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