Impact of Cement Factory emission on Air Quality and Human health around Khrew and Khanmoh villages, Kashmir

Abstract

The present study examines the yearly and seasonal patterns of air quality in the Khanmoh and Khrew regions of Kashmir between 2014 and 2023, with a particular emphasis on PM10 levels and AQI readings. The study finds complicated patterns impacted by local characteristics, commercial activity, and weather swings using data from the state pollution control board and AQI technique. Seasonal investigation shows divergent patterns, with Khanmoh showing better summer conditions and Khrew having worse winter air quality. The study emphasises the need for well-informed policy responses to address the region's air pollution concerns, notwithstanding its limitations, which include limited data and a narrow scope of pollutants. The study also shows a substantial correlation between particulate matter concentration and health outcomes by extending its analysis to include a correlation between PM10 levels and disease incidence in Khanmoh and Khrew. This emphasises how crucial it is to comprehend how air pollution affects public health and how important it is to have all-encompassing mitigation methods in place for its negative consequences.