Kolkata becomes the third Indian city to adopt an Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS)

Kolkata becomes the third Indian city to adopt an Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS)

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Category : State Published on: August 29 2023

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  • Kolkata became the third Indian city to adopt the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) to combat rising air pollution.
  • The system, developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, aims to address rising air pollution levels in urban areas.
  • AQEWS in Kolkata uses an advanced sensor network to provide real-time monitoring of the Air Quality Index (AQI).
  • AQI is a standardized measure of the level of air pollution, with a value ranging from 0 to 500.
  • The system focuses on PM2.5 (particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller) levels, which is a major contributor to health problems due to its ability to enter the lungs.
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