Agartala, Oct. 27 -- The Tripura State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) today explained the sudden deterioration in Agartala's air quality reported yesterday, which sparked questions about the city's status as one of India's cleanest.
The Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data, released on Monday afternoon, triggered an outcry across the country, with the government facing accusations of unplanned growth and environmental deterioration.
According to CPCB's daily air quality bulletin, Agartala recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 on Monday, the worst reading among the 13 cities listed in the bulletin. Under CPCB guidelines, AQI readings between 201 and 300 fall in the Poor category.
Prolonged exposure to air at these levels ca...