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Air in Guwahati and Agartala not safe anymore; tops air pollution index

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According to reports from Delhi-based Center for Science and Environment (CSE), Guwahati and Agartala have the most polluted air. 

They top the air pollution index among northeastern cities followed by Kohima and Aizawl. 

The problem of air pollution is growing

Despite not many industries, the air of both the cities are growing to be polluted steadily. Pollution generated from massive motorisation, traffic congestion and use of solid fuel has indicated a growing concern.

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About the report

The report clearly mentioned that, hourly concentration of nitrogen dioxide in Guwahati and Agartala increases five-fold between 1 pm and 6 pm while the increase was noticed about 40% in Naharlagun of Itanagar during these hours. All three cities have a morning nitrogen oxides peak which happens around 7-8 am. 

But in Guwahati, it increases at night due to truck movement in the city. The pollution levels especially PM 2.5 level on Diwali night had shot up by 1 to 3.6 times the average level recorded seven nights preceding Diwali in both Guwahati and Agartala. 

Further as mentioned, “The air quality in the northeast has gradually been worsening but this has not drawn adequate public attention. In winter, air quality of cities like Guwahati can be almost as bad as what we see in the National Capital Region (NCR) and cities of Uttar Pradesh. Pollution is also high in smaller cities like Agartala and Kohima.” 

Suggestions by the report

The report suggested that, Pollution in the northeast needs support under the National Clean Air Programme. And to implement locally appropriate clean air action. 

And also for proper risk assessment, robust air quality monitoring networks to be implemented.

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