Patna, with the increase in winter in the capital, the condition of air pollution has again become serious. On Thursday, the amount of air pollution was recorded at 325 AQI in the evening near Gandhi Maidan. At the same time, 314 AQI air pollution was recorded in Lodipur area of ​​the city.

On an average, 250 AQI air pollution was recorded in the capital. 241 AQI air pollution was recorded in Khagaul and 261 AQI air pollution in Rajvanshi Nagar.

Dr. DK Shukla, Chairman of Bihar State Pollution Control Board, says that due to construction work, the condition of air pollution in some areas remains like this.

For this, strict instructions have been given to the district administration in Patna Municipal Corporation to take necessary steps for air pollution. Its results are also visible. Compared to previous years, air pollution has been under control in the last November and December.

Air pollution remained under control to a great extent last month

Air pollution remained under control in December. On an average, air pollution of 181 AQI was recorded in the state in December 2024, whereas in the year 2023, the air pollution was 219 AQI in December. In the year 2024, the AQI of any city in the state was not able to cross the 400 mark.

Hajipur was the most polluted city in the state, where the amount of air pollution of 300 AQI was recorded for 12 days.

More than 300 air pollution was recorded for two days in Araria, and only one day each in Bihar Sharif, Buxar, Saharsa and Sasaram. In the year 2023, the average air pollution in the state in November was 211 AQI.

Respiratory problems increased for patients

Senior doctor of PMCH, Dr. Ashok Kumar said that the problem of respiratory patients has increased due to the double blow of cold and pollution. In such a situation, they should avoid going to air polluted areas.

If it is very important to go to a polluted area, then it will be very beneficial for people to use a mask before going. Also, try to keep the surrounding area clean.

Keep the room closed during winter, but as soon as the sun comes out, the room must be opened for some time. Avoid going to places where there is a lot of crowd. Dense fog can also harm your health.