Haryana's Panchgaon tops India's pollution chart with AQI of 426 as GRAP-III curbs take effect

Chandigarh, Nov 7 (UNI) Haryana's Panchgaon emerged as India's most polluted location on Friday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 426, as worsening air quality prompted authorities to enforce stricter restrictions on vehicles, construction and other pollution-generating activities across Delhi-NCR. According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) November 6 daily air quality bulletin, Panchgaon in Gurugram district recorded the highest AQI among 278 monitored cities and locations, placing it in the severe category. Gajraula in Uttar Pradesh ranked second with an AQI of 407, followed by Haryana's Ballabhgarh at 397. Delhi recorded 382, while Gurugram and Bhiwani registered…