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Ashok Vihar Phase 1 Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Level

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

525µg/m³



Hazardous

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024, 06:16am

Hazardous PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1
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Ashok Vihar Phase 1

Good
030
Moderate
60
Poor
90
Unhealthy
120
Severe
250
Hazardous
380+

What is the Current PM2.5 Level?

Ashok Vihar Phase 1

The current PM2.5 level at Ashok Vihar Phase 1 is 525 µg/m³, making it unsafe for everyone around this location.


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The current PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1 is 35x Above the recommended WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.

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Historical Air Quality Data

Ashok Vihar Phase 1

Ashok Vihar Phase 1

India 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll

PM2.5 annual mean levels


83µg/m³

each person's annual mean exposure 16.6 times WHO's guideline.

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70


Deaths per 100,000 people

attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (979,682 in total in the country).

Death percentage as per diseases

chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasechronic obstructive pulmonary disease
30%
lower respiratory infectionslower respiratory infections
24%
strokestroke
23%
ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease
22%
tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancertracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer
21%
Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes
16%
neonatal disordersneonatal disorders
11%
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PM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.

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Uncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Where Does It Come From?

Windblown Dust

Windblown Dust

Daily activities like construction or other practices
Home-related emission

Home-related emission

Household activities, such as cooking and heating
Factories and industries' emission

Factories and industries' emission

Regular operations in factories and industries
Power plants generation

Power plants generation

Emission from Routine energy production in power plants
Landfill fires

Landfill fires

Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagement
Transportation emission

Transportation emission

Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaust
Human-caused emissions

Human-caused emissions

Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residues

Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure Impacts

Irritation in Eyes

Irritation in Eyes

Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches

Headaches

Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue

Fatigue

Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma

Aggravated asthma

Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems

Breathing problems

Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Health Advice Based on Current PM2.5 Level In

Ashok Vihar Phase 1

19.1Cigarettes per day


Cigarette

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 19.1 cigarettes a day.

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Air Quality FAQs

at Ashok Vihar Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1?

The current real-time PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1 is 525 µg/m³ (Hazardous). This was last updated 1 minute ago .

When was the best PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1 in the last 24 hours?

The best PM2.5 level was 338 µg/m³ (Hazardous) at 1:06 PM, Nov 17, 2024 during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1 in the last 24 hours?

The worst PM2.5 level was 665 µg/m³ (Hazardous) at 11:06 PM, Nov 17, 2024 during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of PM2.5 levels in Ashok Vihar Phase 1 during last 24 hours?

The PM2.5 levels in Ashok Vihar Phase 1 have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 665 µg/m³ at 11:06 PM, Nov 17, 2024, lowest 338 µg/m³ at 1:06 PM, Nov 17, 2024.

What actions are recommended as per the current PM2.5 level in Ashok Vihar Phase 1?

Current PM2.5 levels are warning of emergency conditions. Avoid all outdoor activities, stay indoors with windows and doors closed, use air purifiers, and wear high-quality masks to protect yourself.