Data Collected By Pollution Control Board Shows Greater Awareness Among People About Harmful Effects Of Crackers

Mumbai: The city seems to have kept its decibel levels and air pollution low this year. Data released by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) shows that the concentration of the Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM) levels on Diwali day was about 175 ug/m3, lower than even the 2010 reading of 182.

Results of the analysis of pollution data recorded in Noida have revealed that noise levels were nearly 20 decibels higher on Diwali night as compared to a normal night.

This Diwali, there has been a rise in the air pollution levels in the city as compared to last year, according to the reports of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).

The MPCB monitors the air before and during Diwali every year to gauge the levels of air pollution during the festival. This year, it was found that there has been a significant rise in the pollution level.

Unlike past two years, Arera Colony residents had to put up with less decibel, indicating less inclination for bursting cracker this Diwali.

Respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM), which remains more than permissible limits even during normal days in the city, shot up on Diwali, giving a tough time to those with respiratory prob

The levels of air pollutants more than doubled in some parts of the city, shooting way past the permissible limit this Diwali.

A sudden temperature drop and an equally sudden calming of winds on Tuesday exposed Delhi's unhealthy air quality to all its residents.

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