8 months ago
Kompally Records Worst Air Pollution in Hyderabad
Kompally, a place in Hyderabad, had the worst air quality on Tuesday.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) there was 278, which is considered poor.
Officials say the only reliable data comes from the SAMEER app, not social media.
Other parts of Hyderabad had better air quality, like ECIL Kapra with an AQI of 88, which is satisfactory.
The city's overall AQI was 128, which is moderate.
Officials warn not to trust air quality numbers from social media because they might not be accurate for India.
Kompally recorded the highest AQI of 278, categorized as poor, in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
The SAMEER app by the CPCB is the reliable source for air quality data in India.
Other locations in Hyderabad had varying AQI levels, with Somajiguda at 187 (moderately polluted) and ECIL Kapra at 88 (satisfactory).
Officials caution against relying on US AQI standards from social media for Indian air quality assessments.
Hyderabad's overall AQI stood at 128, which is in the moderate range.
- Who
- Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) officials and residents of Hyderabad
- What
- Kompally recorded the worst air quality in Hyderabad with an AQI of 278, categorized as poor
- Where
- Hyderabad, India, specifically Kompally
- When
- Tuesday
- Why
- Due to higher pollution levels, possibly exacerbated by local factors and industrial activities
Key facts
- Location with Worst AQI
- Kompally
- AQI in Kompally
- 278 (Poor)
- Reliable Data Source
- SAMEER app (CPCB)
- Hyderabad City Overall AQI
- 128 (Moderate)
- Second Most Polluted Location
- Somajiguda (187, Moderately Polluted)
Quotes
An official from the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB)
An official from the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB)
“The only reliable data is from the SAMEER (System for Air Quality Monitoring and Early Reporting) app developed by the CPCB, which follows India’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards.”
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