Agra’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 190 on Friday, close to the ‘poor’ category, according to data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). An AQI below 50 is considered safe. Agra : Air pollution has risen in the city ahead of Diwali , with hospitals reporting a rise in patients with breathing and allergy problems over the past two weeks.
Pollution levels were higher in commercial areas, with Sanjay Place recording an AQI of 275 (poor), followed by Manoharpur at 190, Awas Vikas at 178 and Shahjahan Garden, the city’s green zone, at 172. He said several patients had also reported eye irritation, itching, watery eyes and nasal allergies. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra Stay updated with the latest Agra news.
Doctors said they had seen more patients with breathing and allergy problems over the past fortnight. We have also witnessed an increase in asthma attacks,” said Dr Santosh Kumar, head of pulmonary medicine at SN Medical College. Municipal commissioner Santosh Kumar Vaishya said the civic body aims to clean major roads, markets, public places and footpaths before markets open. Keeping the city clean during the festival is our priority,” he said.
“Patients are complaining of heaviness and tightness in the chest, dry cough and breathlessness. Visits to the hospital’s outpatient department (OPD) had also increased over the past two weeks, he added. Residents blamed vehicle emissions, dust from unpaved roads, construction work and the illegal burning of household waste for the pollution. “Officials have been instructed to conduct regular inspections, while Smart City cameras are also being used to monitor the arrangements. Download the TOI App.
Air quality is expected to worsen in the coming days as firecrackers add to pollution during Diwali celebrations. Agra Municipal Corporation has started washing roads early in the morning in major markets, public squares and busy areas to control dust.