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Dehradun Chokes: Air Quality Plummets to 'Poor'
18 Dec
Summary
- Dehradun's AQI reached 294, entering the 'poor' category.
- PM2.5 is the main pollutant, exacerbated by wind and low temperatures.
- Concerns rise over tourism and traffic potentially worsening air quality.
The air quality in Dehradun has declined significantly, reaching the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 294. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) has been identified as the dominant pollutant, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Officials attribute this spike to a confluence of factors, including unfavorable wind conditions, low temperatures, and increased vehicular emissions. With the holiday season approaching, a rise in tourism and vehicle movement is anticipated, potentially prolonging the period of poor air quality.
Environmentalists and activists are calling for urgent action, including stricter controls on construction dust and traffic emissions. They emphasize the need for improved urban planning, public transport, and enforcement of environmental norms to prevent Dehradun from facing a severe pollution crisis.
