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Rajdeb Dey

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The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata is reported at hazardous and unhealthy levels, reaching as high as 344 according to recent reports, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels far exceeding safe limits for human health���. This highlights an urgent need for comprehensive government intervention to address the city’s air pollution crisis.Kolkata’s AQI StatusKolkata’s AQI has recently fluctuated between “Unhealthy” and “Hazardous”—with values in the range of 193 to 344���. A hazardous AQI, as seen in parts of Kolkata, poses severe health risks, especially for sensitive groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions. Prolonged exposure to such air risks widespread respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunological problems for the city’s residents��.Major PollutantsPM2.5 and PM10 (tiny particulate matter dangerous for lungs and blood)��Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)�Sulphur dioxide (SO2)�Carbon monoxide (CO)�

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