Hyderabad: The Diwali festival has impacted the city’s air. The heavy bursting of firecrackers caused air pollution to rise suddenly, and the city’s air quality fell, with the AQI recorded at 160. Experts warn that this is an unhealthy level and have urged residents to take precautions.
Readings vary widely between monitoring stations, and pollution typically rises after dark. Last year, Hyderabad recorded an AQI of 292 after Diwali, so this year’s figure is lower and is a cause of major concern.
Although Diwali firecrackers raised pollution temporarily, continuous vehicle traffic and construction in the city have become a long-term problem. In the past few months, the AQI in the IT corridor often stayed between 100 and 170. After Diwali, it has risen further. Doctors say levels may stay elevated, or even worsen, in the following days. They advise people to stay indoors during peak pollution hours and wear N95 or N99 masks when going outdoors.
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