Sanjay Place Air Quality Worsens Sharply, Causing Health Concerns

According to the UPPCB lab, the air in the Sanjay Place area has been the worst. The AQI doubled in 24 hours. On November 3, Sanjay Place's AQI was 169, which rose to 236 AQI on Wednesday. The maximum level of PM2.5 was 323. These were recorded five times higher. The level of PM10 rose four times to 409. AdvertisementFatehpur Sikri's AQI improved to 163. The AQI was 213 on Tuesday. On the other hand, Agra Smart City's report recorded the worst AQI in Terhi Bagiya after Shaheed Nagar, which was 406. The air quality at both places was very severe, with fine particulate matter PM10 reaching 800. Dr Snigdha Sen, head of ophthalmology at Adsn Medical College, said that excessive dust particles entering the eyes are causing severe itching, burning sensation, irritation and chest infection.