Advisory to mask up as SO₂, PM2.5 & PM10 worsen AQI
Guwahati is currently facing a troubling rise in sulfur dioxide levels, exacerbating existing PM2.5 and PM10 pollution concerns. The Assam Pollution Control Board has launched an inquiry into this spike, particularly in the usually cleaner Panbazar area. Health professionals are sounding the alarm on potential respiratory distress and the risk of asthma flare-ups, advising locals to adopt protective measures.
Guwahati is currently facing a troubling rise in sulfur dioxide levels, exacerbating existing PM2.5 and PM10 pollution concerns. The Assam Pollution Control Board has launched an inquiry into this spike, particularly in the usually cleaner Panbazar area. Health professionals are sounding the alarm on potential respiratory distress and the risk of asthma flare-ups, advising locals to adopt protective measures.