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Air quality finally within permissible limits in Chennai
After air pollution troubling the city, especially the industrial areas, in the first week of November, the smog has finally settled. The pollution level in the city was within the permissible limits so far this week, according to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board officials.
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The PM 2.5 in Manali was 87 microgram/m3, Velachery at 58 microgram/m3, and Alandur at 104 microgram/m3, which is close to the permissible limit of 100 microgram/m3 on Tuesday.
When contacted, a senior official of TNPCB said, “The pollution level decreased after the recent rain. Traffic congestion had also affected the air quality in some areas. The pollution levels keep varying and the public need not panic. However, from Monday, it was within a satisfactory level.”
Chennai’s encounter with hazy skies had left citizens concerned as to whether Chennai will also go the Delhi way, where smog-filled skies are annual events.
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