Gurugram experienced its worst air quality in December since 2016, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 298. This marks a significant deterioration from previous years, including December 2022's average of 236. Throughout the month, the city predominantly faced 'poor' or 'very poor' air quality, with AQI levels exceeding 300 on at least 13 days. The most severe pollution occurred between December 18 and 22.