Ludhiana: For the first time in four years, the city air quality index (AQI) remains in the poor category to very poor for 11 consecutive days in one month the reason for the atmosphere of discomfort for most people with prolonged exposure “.
One (November 9) , AQI is 306, which is under a very bad category, with the possibility of health impacts as “respiratory disease in prolonged exposure”.
This is for the first time after 2018 that the city air remains poor for this.
A few consecutive days.
In October 2017 , Aqi more than 200 for 16 consecutive days.
In the same year in November, Aqi was above 200 for 14 consecutive days.
In May 2018, the index was more than 200 in eight consecutive days, but had not crossed it yet Signs in October and November.
According to CPCB data, in October and November 2019, AQI more than 200 consecutive days and also poor to be very bad at EN am in a row, respectively.
In October and November 2020, Aqi crossed 200 marks at three and five consecutive days, respectively and in the period in accordance last year.
In November 2019, the number of days like that was 11.
Secretary PPCB PPCB Krunesh Garg, “Drop the temperature and lower wind speeds have influenced the spread of pollutants, which is why AQI is bad.
When agricultural fires fall, AQI is expected to increase.
Rain and wind Can eliminate air pollutants, increase AQI.
“A resident said,” First, because of the crackers and then because the stump burned air quality.
The authorities must act firmly to check pollution.
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