Abstract
Rapid industrialization aided by urbanization led to severe air pollution in Visakhapatnam city, withprominent pollutant being particulate matter (PM10). This paper aims to anlyse the trend in particulatematter over a three year period, 2018-20. The results indicate high mass concentrations of PM10 in winter,mostly exceeding NAAQS limits. Clearer air quality is observed in summer and monsoon seasons. Thecityâs bowl-shaped area promotes the accumulation of pollution in winter.
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