Impact of different crop residue burning activities on seasonal variation in ambient air quality

The large-scale burning of rice, wheat, and sugarcane residues significantly impacts air quality, contributing to climate change and severe health risks. This study aims to analyze the seasonal variations in pollutant levels along with meteorological factors. The findings revealed that rice residue burning leads to a 57.7% increase in the PM2.5 concentration above the NAAQS limit and a 184% increase in the benzene level, making it the most polluting crop. Sugarcane burning results in the highest