Air quality dips across Kerala post lockdown
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March 03, 2021 10:54 IST
Revival of economic activity, increase in movement of commercial vehicles from other States cited as reasons
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Revival of economic activity, increase in movement of commercial vehicles from other States cited as reasons
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at nine real-time air quality monitoring stations managed by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board has worsened after the relaxations came into force post lockdown.
The AQI levels had witnessed a considerable reduction, from the ‘moderate’ range (100) to the good category (50), during the lockdown period. The average air quality index of most of the stations was around 50 (good) from March to October last year, except for Vytilla, M.G. Road in Ernakulam and Kollam where it touched 100 in September, according to an assessment by the board. The AQI of all stations went up to 100 (moderate) while some stations crossed 100
Senior Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) officials told
The New Indian Express that this year the climatic conditions were favourable for faster dispersion of pollutants
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The city was engulfed in a blanket of smog as people burned waste and unused clothes celebrating Bhogi ahead of Pongal in Chennai on Wednesday morning (Express | Debadatta Mallick)
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CHENNAI: The pollution levels associated with the customary Bhogi bonfire celebrations remained in check on Wednesday, when compared to previous years, largely due to clear skies which helped in faster dispersion of air pollutants.
Chennai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 121. As per the National Air Monitoring Programme, AQI between 101-200 is categorised as moderately polluted and may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults. Till 6 am, AQI was around 84 but a