All Haryana cities breached annual PM10 limit every year since 2019
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The persistent exceedance of PM10 limits means residents of Haryana’s cities are regularly exposed to harmful particulate pollution, which can affect health.
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board, which was analyzed and released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, reveals a persistent environmental challenge across the Indian state of Haryana. Since 2019, not a single city within the state that is subject to air quality monitoring has successfully adhered to the national annual standard for PM10 particulate matter. This consistent failure to meet the required safety threshold indicates a prolonged period of poor air quality. The findings highlight a significant and ongoing issue in the region, as every monitored location has exceeded the permissible limits for this specific pollutant in each year of the observed timeframe.
PM10 refers to particulate matter 10 micrometers or smaller, a key air quality metric monitored by India’s Central Pollution Control Board to protect public health.
- •Release of the next annual air quality report by CPCB
- •Potential regulatory or mitigation measures announced by state or central authorities
- •Trends in PM10 levels in upcoming monitoring data