Did Noida tower demolition cause air pollution spike? Officials on AQI after huge dust cloud | Supertech

Following the dreadful demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, authorities monitored the air quality index (AQI) of surrounding areas to analyse the harmful effects of the massive dust cloud released by the explosion.

With the demolition in Noida's Sector 93A creating around 80,000 tonnes of debris, the Noida Authority said that air quality in sectors 91, 125, 62, 1, and 116 were monitored.

Officials said that even after the demolition, AQI and PM 10 levels remained within acceptable limits, and there was no major change.

Doctors had warned that the huge clouds of dust released from the explosive demolition might cause health problems, especially for those suffering from respiratory diseases.

Doctors said most dust particles have a diameter of 5 microns or less, and can remain suspended in the air for a few days in the absence of strong winds and rain. Massive dust pollution can lead to itching in the eyes, nose and skin; coughing; sneezing; breathing difficulty; lung infection; nasal congestion; asthmatic attacks and aggravate heart problems.

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