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Nagpur's Environment in Crisis: Pollution Plagues City
17 Apr
Summary
- Air pollution, especially PM2.5 and PM10, consistently exceeds limits.
- Noise pollution shows widespread violations in silence zones.
- River water unfit for use due to high contamination levels.
Nagpur's Environment Status Report 2024-25 reveals persistent environmental crises across the city. Air pollution, particularly PM2.5 and PM10, consistently breaches Central Pollution Control Board limits, peaking in the late evenings and nights due to traffic. Specific areas like Mahal and Ram Nagar show seasonal AQI spikes.
Noise pollution is another pressing concern, with widespread non-compliance reported in silence zones. Areas such as Lakadganj and Gandhibagh exhibit near-total violations, primarily driven by vehicular traffic and commercial activities. Festive periods exacerbate noise levels significantly.
Water quality findings are alarming, indicating river water is unfit for drinking, bathing, and irrigation due to high chemical oxygen demand and faecal coliform. Groundwater also shows bacteriological contamination and fluctuating Total Dissolved Solids levels. Groundwater levels are declining in several areas.
