: With the second phase of the odd-even scheme set to start from April 15, experts will be keeping a close eye on gaseous pollutants such as ozone, which spikes during the summer season. The Centre’s SAFAR will be monitoring ultra-fine particles.
Fine respirable particles such as PM 2.5, which were closely monitored during the January phase of the plan, will be on the “lower side” this time due to meteorological factors, said Anumita Roychowdhury of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Gufran Beig, Project Director at Pune-based SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), said that it will put up hourly updates on ozone level this time and also collect data on ultra-fine particles PM 1 — tinier and deadlier — than PM 2.5. — PTI
