Myth Vs Fact: What is AQI ?

When it comes Air Pollution, the question of "How do i know if its good or bad air?" often comes up. AQI, is one mechanism through which you can quantify air pollution and determine it effects.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is like a weather report but for the air you breathe. It tells you how clean or polluted the air is, using a scale from 0 (good) to 500 (hazardous).

It can be used indoors as well as outdoors. Crucial elements such as pM2.5, PM10, Ammonia, Carbon Monoxide are used in determining AQI.

What to know the difference between PM2.5 & PM 10 ?

Read below to know more !