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Air pollution has been shockingly bad in the days after Diwali, and as the cold winter air settles in northern India, it’s likely to stay bad.
One of the worst pollutants is PM 2.5, small particles that get into the deepest parts of our lungs. They are linked to cancer, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Any time PM 2.5 is above 50 parts per million, it’s bad for human health. (Hint: Most days in Delhi have air quality that’s bad).
There are many ways to keep track of air quality around you: You can download apps, get alerts and follow Twitter feeds. Or, you can just check in with us. Here’s a real time feed of air quality in the country. Zoom in to check the air quality index (AQI) in your city and your neighbourhood.
See The Quint’s reportage of the current air quality crisis here:
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