The Durgapur industrial zone recorded a PM10 level of 453.14 micrograms per cubic metre of ambient air on Tuesday, followed by 422.61 micrograms per cubic meter on Wednesday.
PM10, emitted from heavy industrial activities like mining, iron and steel, cement, and transportation by heavy vehicles, has severe negative health impacts on the heart and lungs.
Durgapur, located just 20 kilometers from coalmine zones, also houses a cluster of iron and steel units, the largest sources of PM10 within its vicinity.
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