Gurugram, Nov. 4 -- The district administration has banned dust-generating construction and demolition activities across Gurugram for 16 days from November 5 and directed government and private offices to operate with no more than 50% of their staff attending physically, as air pollution levels continue to rise.

The restrictions, which will remain in force until November 20, come as Gurugram's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category for the first time this season on Tuesday, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 319.

Deputy commissioner Uttam Singh issued the orders on Tuesday in compliance with directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

The ban covers dust-generating outdoor construction an...