Bhopal, May 21 -- At a time when the state capital is outraged by reports of stubble burning near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), experts say seasonal measures are no match for the growing presence of particulate matter in the city air.
Traditionally, Bhopal's battle against air pollution intensifies with the onset of winter, when AQI readings cross hazardous levels. Public outrage and policy attention follow-but this seasonal uproar conceals a more persistent threat: air pollution is not confined to winter. It is a year-round problem that needs continuous attention.
In winter, pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 become visibly menacing due to temperature inversion-a weather phenomenon where cold air near the ground gets t...