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Dehradun Air Quality Plummets Post-Diwali
9 Nov
Summary
- Dehradun's AQI reached 288, categorized as 'poor' after Diwali celebrations.
- Doon University area recorded the highest AQI at 356.
- Air quality worsened significantly from 89 on November 1 to 288 on November 8.
Dehradun's air quality has sharply declined following Diwali, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 288 on November 8, classified as 'poor'. The Doon University area recorded the highest AQI at 356, while Clock Tower and Nehru Colony also saw elevated levels. This represents a significant increase from the 'satisfactory' AQI of 89 recorded on November 1.
Residents observed AQI readings as high as 493 on Diwali night, a level considered 'severe' by the Central Pollution Control Board. Meanwhile, other parts of Uttarakhand also experienced elevated pollution, with Kashipur and Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district recording AQIs of 258 and 232, respectively. Officials noted 'more responsible' firework use compared to previous years, attributing the current levels partly to warm climatic conditions expected to help air quality recover soon.
Data collected between November 8 and November 9 included particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and sulphur dioxide. While pollution levels in some districts were unavailable, officials expressed satisfaction with the overall trend, indicating a hopeful outlook for air quality improvement.
