Air pollution levels in Bhubaneswar have remained in the ‘Poor’ category for seven consecutive days, raising serious concern among environmental experts and the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). Authorities say the unexpected dip in air quality during November is unusual and worrying.

According to OSPCB officials, air quality in Odisha typically worsens during peak winter, between December 15 and January 15, when cold, stagnant air traps pollutants closer to the ground.

However, this year, pollution levels have deteriorated much earlier, with November recording significantly low Air Quality Index (AQI) levels across multiple cities.

Officials attribute the decline primarily to an early onset of winter conditions, including lower temperatures and reduced wind speed, causing p

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