Exploring the Mass Concentration of Particulate Matter and Its Relationship with Meteorological Parameters in the Hindu-Kush Range

Particulate matter (PM) is among the deadliest air pollutants due to its negative health impacts and environmental harm. This study reports on monthly seasonal concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, PM1, along with their ratios. Twelve-day samples were collected once a month in Mingora city (Swat, Pakistan) from January December 2019 using low volume sampler. Maximum average mass PM1 recorded having values 78, 56, 32 ?g m?3, respectively. Minimum for PM10 (44 m?3) PM2.5 (25.1 April, while lowest (11 was August. In comparison other months, maximum 1.77 times (PM10), 2.23 (PM2.5), 2.9 (PM1) higher December. During winter season, remained high. Substantial correlation coefficients 0.92, 0.79, 0.75 between The overall ratios PM2.5: PM1: 68.3, 52.6, 35.4%, A moderate wind speed (?0.34, ?0.39, ?0.41), strong temperature (?0.69, ?0.71, ?0.74) rainfall (?0.63, ?0.61, ?0.59), weak relationship relative humidity (?0.32, ?0.1, ?0.02) recorded.