2 weeks Ago By Shariq Majeed
Ludhiana: City's air quality remained poor on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 218, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This level falls under the "poor" category, indicating potential health impacts, especially respiratory discomfort, with prolonged exposure. The city's AQI had already climbed from a moderate 198 recorded on Saturday, signaling a steady decline in air quality.
The city ranked fourth among major urban centers in Punjab, following Mandi Gobindgarh at 287, Amritsar at 237, and Bathinda with the lowest AQI of 172. Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) officials warned that without adequate rainfall or strong winds to disperse pollutants, air quality might remain poor due to colder temperatures, which trap pollutants closer to the ground. In recent months, Ludhiana’s AQI peaked at 339 in early November, the highest since January, when levels reached 348.
Factors contributing to pollution include ongoing vehicular emissions, cracker remnants from the festive season, and some stubble burning in surrounding areas. Local residents have voiced concerns about health effects. “Many people are wearing masks due to the high pollution,” noted resident Amarjit Kaur, who added that air quality is causing respiratory irritation.
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