TGPCB study flags road dust as major pollutant
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Times Bay AreaPublished August 25, 2026Updated August 25, 2026English
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A TGPCB-IIT Hyderabad study has highlighted the contribution of road dust to PM10 and PM2.5 pollution. A workshop discussed improving mechanical road sweepers, with researchers noting silt deposition of 5 to 15 g/m² against an ideal level below 3 g/m².
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