Air pollution Alert | PUNE`s AIR QUALITY SHOCKING ! Mumbai and Pune AQI Hit Dangerous Levels

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Maharashtra Air Quality Alert: Mumbai and Pune AQI Hit Dangerous Levels
Maharashtra is currently grappling with a severe air quality crisis as major cities descend into Unhealthy, Severe, and Hazardous AQI zones. From the industrial belts of Pune to the coastal hotspots of Mumbai, a thick blanket of "February Smog" has raised urgent health concerns for millions of residents.

Pune: A Tale of Two Air Qualities
In Pune, the pollution levels reveal a stark divide between different neighborhoods.

Pollution Hotspots: Areas like Lohgaon (Mhada Colony) and Bhosari are frequently recording AQI levels of 290+, nearing the "Severe" category.

Green Zones: In contrast, the SPPU Campus and Pashan (IITM) remain relatively safer, with AQI levels hovering around 108.

Mumbai: The Epicenter of the Crisis
Mumbai has emerged as the most polluted city in the state, with a staggering average AQI of 307 (Hazardous). Certain hotspots are witnessing even more alarming spikes:

Chembur & Wadala: Pollution levels here have crossed the 390+ mark.

Impact: Other major cities like Nashik and Nagpur are also reporting severe winter pollution, indicating a statewide environmental challenge.

Why is the "February Smog" So Bad?
Experts attribute this sudden surge in PM2.5 levels to a combination of human activity and rare weather patterns:

Temperature Inversion: A meteorological phenomenon trapping smoke and exhaust near the ground.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy vehicular emissions in high-density areas.

Construction Dust: Uncontrolled dust from massive infrastructure projects.

Industrial Emissions: High output from the PCMC industrial belt.

Open Waste Burning: Adding toxic particulate matter to the atmosphere.