By Anshika Verma06, Nov 2024 12:58 PMjagranjosh.com
What is aqi?
The AQI (Air Quality Index) indicates the quality of air in a particular city. The quality of air is affected by various factors, it measures between 0 to 500.
How is it calculated?
The AQI is calculated by comparing pollutant concentrations in a uniform index that affects health issues.
Health benchmarks
The National Ambient Air Quality Standards include some health benchmarks that are used in the process of calculation of the AQI.
How does it impact health?
The higher AQI of a city is, the greater the level of pollution in that city and the chance of health issues will increase.
Focuses on these factors
Air Quality Index focuses on several factors that include pollution, health concerns, and the level of polluted air.
What is poor AQI?
When the level of pollution rises and the AQI lies above 100 then it becomes a concern and considered as a poor AQI.
Safe range of AQI
An AQI that is 50 or even below that, Air Quality Index is considered as safe range of AQI.