The health of the air in meerut, located just a few kilometers from the central capital delhi, is continuously deteriorating. Every day the level of pollution is becoming dangerous and the situation can become even more serious as diwali approaches. Every day shocking figures of air quality are coming out in Meerut. Despite this, the general public is taking all the steps that increase air pollution, unaware of the danger. The departments responsible for this are also running away from their responsibility.
meerut also included in the top 10 polluted cities
Even before diwali, the air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorates in many cities of the country. This time meerut is at the eighth position in the list of top 10 most polluted cities of the country. delhi is at the first place in this list, while Meerut's eighth position is a matter of concern. Even though the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in delhi, there is still no improvement in the air quality and the pollution level is continuously becoming dangerous.
AQI reached 271 in Meerut
Along with delhi, the pollution level is becoming dangerous in meerut too. On Tuesday, Meerut's AQI was recorded at 271, which is a matter of serious concern for the people. It has a very bad effect on health. During this time, AQI was recorded at 257 in Jaibhim Nagar, 290 in Ganganagar, 267 in Pallavpuram, 275 in Begumpul and 280 on delhi Road. The weather also remains stable, where the maximum temperature of the day was recorded at 32.7 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 19.4 degrees Celsius.
The air will deteriorate further on Diwali
pollution levels may increase further due to large-scale fireworks on Diwali. Currently the AQI is 271, but during diwali it can reach dangerous levels. The Municipal Corporation is spraying water, but despite all efforts the pollution level is not decreasing, which is a serious alarm bell for the future.
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