Air Pollution / Pollution Worsens In Odisha Capital As AQI Breaches 300
Key Points
- Bhubaneswar’s air quality has slipped into the “very poor” category.
- Kalinga Hospital area recorded the highest AQI at 377, followed by Ramadevi College at 360.
- Experts caution residents about respiratory hazards and advise limiting outdoor exposure.
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Bhubaneswar, Dec 30: The air quality in Odisha’s capital city has deteriorated sharply, crossing the AQI level of 300, which falls in the “very poor” category.
According to data, several key locations in Bhubaneswar recorded alarming AQI levels:
- DAV Unit-8: 357
- Mancheswar: 329
- Master Canteen: 351
- Ramadevi College area: 360
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✨- Infocity: 346
- KIIT campus: 354
- Near Lingaraj Temple: 351
- Kalinga Hospital area: 377
Experts warn that such high AQI levels can cause respiratory
problems, especially among children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing
health conditions. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities
and take necessary precautions.
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The worsening air quality is being attributed to increased winter pollution, vehicular emissions, and stagnant atmospheric conditions that trap pollutants closer to the ground.
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