Ludhiana: The city’s air quality was recorded poor for a second straight day on the AQI, according to Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) bulletin released on Monday.
AQI, which expands to air quality index, is a measure of suspended particulate matter. Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) officials have suggested that prevailing weather conditions are among factors responsible for the poor air quality.
Ludhiana’s air quality was recorded at 223 on the AQI. Poor quality air could lead to breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure.
On Sunday too, the city’s air quality was recorded in the poor category, 202.
This month, worst air quality was recorded on Feb 10, when it touched 231. It was the best on Feb 5, when it was recorded at 44.
AQI, which expands to air quality index, is a measure of suspended particulate matter. Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) officials have suggested that prevailing weather conditions are among factors responsible for the poor air quality.
Ludhiana’s air quality was recorded at 223 on the AQI. Poor quality air could lead to breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure.
On Sunday too, the city’s air quality was recorded in the poor category, 202.
This month, worst air quality was recorded on Feb 10, when it touched 231. It was the best on Feb 5, when it was recorded at 44.