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All About Air Quality Index
Know reasons, factors, scoring and other facts related to AQI.
Nisha Yadav
AQI Values
AQI Value- 0 to 500
0 to 50- Good
51 to 100- Moderate
101 to 150- Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 to 200- Unhealthy
201 to 300- Very Unhealthy
301 and higher- Hazardous
Air Pollutants
Ozone, Particulate Matter, Carbon Monoxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide, etc.
Causes of Air Pollution
-Stubble Burning
-Industrial Emission
-Transportation
-Construction and Demolition
-Agricultural Chemical Activities
Instruments to Measure Air Quality
PCE-RCM 05, PCE-HFX 100, PCE-RCM 8
On 4 Nov 2022, the AQI of Delhi was- 449 which means every person in that area is consuming 21 cigarettes per day through air pollution.
Fact
Health Effects
Burning Eyes
Difficulty in breathing
Tightness of chest
Asthmatic symptoms
Runny nose
Sore throat
Itchy and watery eyes
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