Dehradun recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 72 on Wednesday, placing the city’s air in the satisfactory category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Rishikesh recorded an AQI of 38 and remained in the good category.
The readings show a difference in air quality between the 2 Uttarakhand cities. Dehradun’s latest AQI was higher than its earlier reading, while Rishikesh continued to remain within the good category.
Dehradun moves out of the good category
Dehradun’s AQI was 50 on 20 October, when it was classified in the good category. The index later reached 72, moving the city into the satisfactory category.
The available readings indicate a change in Dehradun’s air-quality classification over this period. The city’s latest figure is still reported as satisfactory, while Rishikesh’s lower reading places it in the good category.
Rishikesh records AQI of 38
Rishikesh recorded an AQI of 38 and remained in the good category. Its reading was lower than Dehradun’s AQI of 72.
The CPCB’s figures provide the latest reported comparison between the air quality in Dehradun and Rishikesh. The 2 cities were placed in different AQI categories in the reported readings.
Conclusion
According to the CPCB, Dehradun’s AQI was 72 in the satisfactory category on Wednesday, compared with 38 in the good category for Rishikesh. Dehradun had recorded an AQI of 50 in the good category on 20 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was Dehradun’s AQI on Wednesday?
Dehradun recorded an AQI of 72 on Wednesday.
Q. Which AQI category did Dehradun fall into?
Dehradun’s AQI of 72 was in the satisfactory category.
Q. What was Rishikesh’s AQI?
Rishikesh recorded an AQI of 38.
Q. Which category did Rishikesh remain in?
Rishikesh remained in the good AQI category.
Q. What was Dehradun’s AQI on 20 October?
Dehradun recorded an AQI of 50 on 20 October, in the good category.
Q. Which organisation reported the AQI figures?
The Central Pollution Control Board reported the AQI figures.
