India, Feb. 10 -- Residents and environmentalists have flagged excessive dust pollution along stretches of Golf Course Extension Road (GCER) and the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), saying uncovered construction debris and loose soil across carriageways are posing health risks and reducing driving visibility.

They identified GCER near Sector 49 and the SPR near sectors 65, 69 and 70 as among the worst affected areas, where large portions of dust remain uncovered and fine particles frequently become airborne. Residents added that while some sites were earlier covered with green sheets, the measures have since lapsed, allowing dust to accumulate again.

Rita Sharma, a Gurugram resident and daily commuter, said, "Nearly half the city has bee...