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Here's how to check the air quality index of your surrounding

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: November 4, 2019 14:18 IST

Amidst increased pollution in Delhi, discussion regarding air pollution has started in the country.

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Amidst increased pollution in Delhi, discussion regarding air pollution has started in the country. It is not that only Delhi's air is polluted. Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, Kanpur and many other states are facing the same problem of air pollution.

The current air quality in the northern states is worse and is harmful for everyone's health. Even more for those who already have any kind of respiratory problems.

In such situation you can check the level of pollution in the air in your vicinity and neighboring areas. For this refer to the table given below

Air Quality Index (AQI)Levels of Health ConcernColors
0-50GoodGreen
51-100ModerateYellow
101-150Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsOrange
151-200UnhealthyRed
201-300Very UnhealthyPurple
301-500HazardousMaroon

Smartphone users can check the level of pollution in the area around them using their phones. Many types of apps are available where you can check the air quality index (AQI). Among them, breezometer, AirVisual, Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app are the popular ones.

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