What was the air quality in Chandrapur during January?

Chandrapur experienced predominantly unsafe air quality, with 30 out of 31 days in January recording polluted conditions, mostly in the 'moderate' category.

What are the health risks associated with Chandrapur's pollution?

The high pollution levels can worsen respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, exacerbate asthma and bronchitis, and may contribute to heart ailments and mental health disorders.

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Chandrapur's January: 30 Days of Unsafe Air

Q: What were the main causes of pollution in Chandrapur in January?

Pollution intensified due to winter conditions limiting dispersal, heavy vehicular movement, traffic congestion, waste burning, and biomass burning, with PM10 being the dominant pollutant.

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Summary

Chandrapur endured unsafe air quality on 30 out of 31 days in January.
Only one day met the 'satisfactory' air quality standard.
Particulate matter, especially PM10, dominated pollution readings.

Chandrapur's January: 30 Days of Unsafe Air

In January, Chandrapur experienced predominantly unsafe air quality, with polluted conditions persisting for 30 out of the month's 31 days. Analysis indicates only a single day met the 'satisfactory' air quality standard, underscoring a growing public health challenge in the industrial city.

Throughout January, the city recorded no 'good' air quality days. While no days reached 'poor,' 'very poor,' or 'severe' categories, 30 days were classified as having 'moderate' pollution, and one day as 'satisfactory.' This sustained moderate pollution level is a significant concern, exacerbated by winter conditions that limit pollutant dispersal.

Contributing factors to the intensified pollution included heavy vehicular movement, traffic congestion, waste burning, and biomass burning. These elements led to a sharp increase in particulate matter, with PM10 being the dominant pollutant on most days. Thermal power plants, industries, domestic coal use, and increasing vehicle numbers are identified as primary sources.