Abstract

Ashu Chaudhary, Anjali Malik, Vikas Kumar, Ankit Kumar, and Saba Rana

ABSTRACT

Environmental pollution poses a significant threat to both human health and the environment. Among the various forms of pollution, air pollution is particularly prevalent in urban areas. In India, the air quality in the capital city, Muzaffarnagar, has experienced significant fluctuations in pollutant concentrations, leading to its designation as one of the most polluted capital cities globally for several consecutive years. Various measures have been implemented by authorities to mitigate these severe pollution levels. This study provides empirical insights into the annual severity of air pollution in Muzaffarnagar during the winter season and its detrimental long-term effects on the health of its residents. It also evaluates the potential health and environmental risks in the Muzaffarnagar (Muzaffarnagar) due to severe air pollution, focusing on mortality and morbidity rates.