Pollution Index: Here’s What the Air is Like in Your City Today
Delhi still struggles to breathe as the air quality continues to be ‘very unhealthy’.
As we near Diwali, the air quality in some of India’s major cities continues to deteriorate. As of today, 17 October, the capital has seen a slight improvement in air quality compared to yesterday — but it is still ‘very unhealthy’. Meanwhile, Mumbai has seen a spike in pollution levels from 132 to 173 in just a day.
Check your city’s air quality level below.
Here’s what the numbers mean. The World Health Organisation identifies pollution levels are ranging from:
- 0 - 50: Good. Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- 51-100: Satisfactory. Air quality is acceptable; may be a moderate health concern for sensitive people.
- 101-200: Moderate. Sensitive groups (with lung, heart diseases) may experience health issues.
- 201-300: Poor. Everyone may begin to experience health issues like respiratory problems.
- 301-400: Very Poor. Health warnings of emergency conditions. Entire population is likely to be affected.
- 401-500: Severe. Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health issues.
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