Assessment Of Particulate Matter PM10 And Its Correlation By Different Metrological Parameters In Rewa City Of Central India

Abstract

It is believed that 670 million people comprising 54.5% of our population reside in regions that do not meet the Indian NAAQS for fine particulate matter. Numerous studies have revealed a consistent correlation for particulate matter concentration with health than any other air pollutant. Rewa city is rapidly growing city, which might also be adversely affected from air pollution. Therefore, this research aims at estimating PM₁₀ concentrations of Rewa city. The temperature is one of the important meteorological parameter which affects the PM₁₀ concentration of certain area. The study location at Sirmour Square was monitored in the month of June for seven days. The maximum 8 hrs. Temperature value is 45c⁰ on June 11 while the minimum value was decreased at 29 on June 19 as depicted in the study. With the increase in the temperature the concentration of PM₁₀ also increases as predicted in this stduy.The present research work was undertaken to determine the particulate matter PM₁₀ concentration in the ambient atmosphere of Rewa city and its correlation by different metrological parameters of the area.