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At the start of 2021, Tbilisi was experiencing a period of “Moderate” quality air with a US AQI reading of 77. This is in line with the classification suggested by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The measured pollutants had the following concentrations: PM2.5 - 24.4 g/m3 and PM10 - 40 g/m3. Close windows and doors to stop foul air from entering the room when levels are this high, and people with sensitive constitutions should postpone outdoor activities until the air quality improves.

The air quality data was taken from Tsereteli Avenue – one of the busiest streets in Tbilisi where an air quality measuring station is located.

Analysis revealed an increase in NO2 contamination from 33% above the permissible limit in 2018 to 58%. (2019). The excess of PM2.5 has also gone elevated, from 15% to 16%. Emissions of CO are below average. Internal combustion engine vehicles are the primary source of NO2 contamination, whereas structures, worn-out wheels, weights, and other factors are sources of PM2.5.

Transport Air Pollution in Georgia

Globally, air pollution has gotten progressively worse over the past 50 years. Consistently more hazardous emissions are being produced by human activity, and many parts of the world have pollution concentrations that are higher than what is considered safe. Increased emission levels are linked to a number of negative consequences, including harm to human health and wellbeing, productivity losses, a drop in land prices, and equally important global environmental problems like climate change. Additionally, a sizeable portion of air pollutants (which vary by kind) are still released by the transportation industry.

Georgia's capital and largest city is Tbilisi, which is also referred to in certain languages by the name Tiflis from before 1936. With a population of over 1.5 million as of 2019, it sits on both sides of the Kura River. Tbilisi has long been a busy transportation hub because of its advantageous location halfway between Europe and Asia, especially considering how close it is to the Silk Road.

Tbilisi had "Moderate" air quality at the beginning of 2021, according to the US AQI reading of 77. This is consistent with the classification that the World Health Organization has recommended (WHO). The measured pollutants had the following concentrations: PM2.5 - 24.4 g/m3 and PM10 - 40 g/m3. Close windows and doors to stop foul air from entering the room when levels are this high, and people with sensitive constitutions should postpone outdoor activities until the air quality improves. A top-notch face mask should be worn if going outside is unavoidable.