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  • Environmental Science
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Public Health

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  • High-resolution particulate matter (PM10) databases are crucial for assessing environmental impacts in India.
  • Existing data limitations hinder accurate PM10 exposure assessment and impact evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an alternate approach for estimating a high-resolution PM10 database in India.
  • To assess the seasonal variations in PM10 exposure and associated all-cause mortality risks at the district level.

Main Methods:

  • Calculated surface aerosol extinction coefficients from MERRA-2 aerosol optical depth and CALIOP vertical profiles.
  • Converted extinction coefficients to PM10 mass using aerosol properties and microphysical data.
  • Bias-corrected and validated PM10 estimates against ground-based Central Pollution Control Board data (R² = 0.85).

Main Results:

  • PM10 exposure exceeded Indian annual air quality standards in 72.3% of districts.
  • Seasonal transitions in PM10 exposure led to 1-2% higher all-cause mortality risk in the Indo-Gangetic Basin.
  • Variations in mortality risk were observed across different regions and seasons, with notable decreases in the Delhi NCR and most of India during pre-monsoon.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a novel, high-resolution PM10 database for India.
  • Quantified the district-level vulnerability to seasonal PM10 exposure and its impact on all-cause mortality.
  • Highlights the need for targeted air quality management strategies considering seasonal variations.