Environmental Science
4 years ago

Delhi and Kolkata Critically Polluted, Bangalore Highly Polluted by PM2.5

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Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
DETERMINATION OF AIR POLLUTION FROM AIR QUALITY FILE OF THREE MEGACITIES IN INDIA: A CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
Samiran Rana, Subhra Bikash Bhattacharyya, Puja Dey, Poulomi Sarkar, Hemadri Sekhar Ghoshal

Paper Summary

Air pollution in Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore was studied using data from 2018-2020. PM2.5 levels varied in all cities, with Delhi being the most polluted, followed by Kolkata and Bangalore. PM10 levels fluctuated in Bangalore and Kolkata, but Delhi remained critically polluted. Carbon monoxide emissions were higher in Delhi compared to the other cities.

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