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Air Quality Index Under Control in Ranchi Post Diwali

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Amidst global warming and increasing pollution, the air quality index in Ranchi has been under control post Diwali, thanks to the efforts of the State Pollution Control Board. The board had put up display boards at various locations to measure the pollutant levels, which showed that the air quality index in Ranchi on Tuesday was 89, categorized as moderate. The board had allowed only two hours for bursting crackers on Diwali, and the rule will be applicable on Chhath, Guruparv, and Christmas as well to keep the pollution level under control.

Key Takeaways:

  • The air quality index in Ranchi on Tuesday was 89, categorized as moderate, with pollutant levels under control due to the efforts of the State Pollution Control Board.
  • The board allowed only two hours for bursting crackers on Diwali, from 8 pm to 10 pm, which helped in keeping the pollution level under control.
  • The rule will be applicable on Chhath, Guruparv, and Christmas as well to maintain the air quality in Ranchi.
  • The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board divided the state's 24 districts into 10 with excellent and sufficient pollution levels, and 14 with moderate levels of contamination.
  • The board restricted the sale of firecrackers with noise up to 125 decibels only in the state.
  • Legal action will be taken against those who violate the order, as per Das, a source in the State Pollution Control Board.
  • Delhi registered an AQI of 323, while Noida recorded an AQI of 342, hitting the "very poor" category on Diwali day.
  • The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) allowed the bursting of fireworks in private locations between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali.

Statistics:

  • The air quality index in Ranchi on Tuesday was 89.
  • The pollutant levels in Ranchi were as follows: CO - 0.15 mg per cubic meter, SO2 - 2.32, NOx - 5.01, PM 10 - 49.85, and PM 2.5 - 34.95 mg per cubic meter.
  • The AQI in Delhi was 323, while in Noida it was 342.
  • An AQI between 301 and 400 is considered to be "very poor" and can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure.

Sources:

  • "State Pollution Control Board puts up display boards to measure pollutant levels". HT Digital Content Services with permission from Pioneer.
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Pioneer. Copyright © Pioneer Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

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