Bathinda air quality map

Is there a great deal of useful information about air quality on the air pollution map for Bathinda?

There is a lot of very useful information about air quality on the air pollution map for Bathinda and it is very easy to access from the main city page. Clicking anywhere on the map icon will encourage a new page to open which is filled with all the relevant information about air quality.

When the page is first opened, the viewer will be met with a very intense block of colour which is a direct indication of the current air quality. The available colours range from pale green to dark maroon where the darker colours indicate worsening air quality. These colours are standard across the entire IQAir website.

There are also some coloured discs scattered across the map which represent the locations of the ground-level air monitoring stations in the area. Some of the discs that appear on the map are not under the direct control of the city but are filled with useful information about that specific area. Each disc displays a number at its centre which is the United States Air Quality Index reading or US AQI for short. The figure is calculated by taking measurements of up to six of the most commonly fund pollutants in city air. These are usually both sizes of Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and ozone. The figure is then used as a standard when comparing levels of air quality in different areas across the globe. It is thoroughly encouraged by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Briefly looking back at the main city page, it can be seen in the coloured banner across the top of the page that in February 2023, Bathinda was experiencing a period of air quality classified as “Moderate” with a US AQI reading of 84. The main pollutant was PM2.5 with a recorded level of 28 µg/m³ which is over five and a half times higher than the target figure of 5 µg/m³, as recommended by the WHO. The colour of the banner itself is a visual reflection of this poor-quality air.

Just below the air pollution map for Bathinda can be seen the number of contributors there are which provide all the data about air quality. Currently, there is only one which is NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration which is government operated.

Is there any more valuable information about air quality on the air pollution map for Bathinda?

There is more in-depth information about air quality on the air pollution map for Bathinda but the page needs to be viewed in full screen mode so all the information is visible. This is easy to achieve by pressing the icon at the top right-hand side of the screen.

When the screen is at maximum size, a list of four options should appear on the left-hand side of the map. These options can all be turned off and on to see the effects they each have on it.

The first option shows the locations of all the ground-level monitoring stations in the city and its environs. As the map is enlarged, more stations will appear in neighbouring areas. Each individual disc contains information about air quality in that specific area which can be explored further by opening up a new page. The second option shows the location of any wildfires there are that might be burning out of control in the vicinity. If there are such icons on the map then option four needs to be opened because it shows the speed and direction of the prevailing winds and will give a guide as to where the smoke from the fires may blow.

The third option can be very dramatic because can change the colour of the map to indicate the current air quality. If the air quality is poor, then the map will take on a very dark colour. This could be distracting to some viewers so the option can be deactivated and the colour scheme will revert to a more subdued palette.

More information about air quality can be seen on the right-hand side of the screen where a table can be seen that shows the ranking of the top seven most polluted cities in the world. The rest of the participating world cities can be found on the page which displays the full-ranking section.

Just below the category where the number of contributors is listed is another list which shows the location of the most polluted stations in the city. There is only one station in Bathinda which is at NASA AQCS 112 - Mansa Delhi Lane with a US AQI reading of 84 which is classified as being “Moderate”.

Below this list is another one which ranks the stations in order of their popularity. Currently, the most popular station is at NASA AQCS 112 - Mansa Delhi Lane with 29 loyal followers.

Is the source of the polluted air visible on the air quality map for Bathinda?

The actual source of the polluted air is not directly shown on the air quality map for Bathinda but it is widely known that at certain times of the year, stubble burning is a major source of air pollution. It is clear from this that even though the Punjab Pollution Control Board in the state is claiming to burn less stubble this year than last year, the situation is somewhat different. Instead of decreasing this time last year, increasing pollution is pointing towards a dangerous situation.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400. AQI 406 (PM10) was recorded in Bathinda. It is just behind Delhi's AQI of 454. Although every year the air quality index deteriorates due to stubble burning at the time of paddy harvesting, but never before has the figure of any city crossed 400.

Particulate matter is always quoted on the air pollution map for Bathinda, but what is it?

Particulate matter (PM) is made up of solid particles and liquid droplets in the air. PM can come from many places. In general, any kind of burning or any dust generating activities are sources of PM.

Particulate Matter comes in many different sizes. The larger particles (PM10) come mostly from the soil and dust. The smaller particles (PM2.5) come from the burning of fossil fuels, such as gasoline in cars, diesel in trucks, and coal used by power plants.