As pollution levels spike in Bengaluru, with air quality falling to "moderate", while some regions record "poor" air quality index (AQI), the Karnataka
State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is aiming to curb air pollution by installing air purifiers at key junctions in the city. This move will help clear dust particles in the high-traffic and busiest areas in Bengaluru. This comes as there has been an alarming rise in PM2.5 levels, which is a potential cause for a range of respiratory ailments. KSPCB chairman PM Narendraswamy told TOI that the board is exploring the installation of air purifiers at key junctions to help clear dust particles in high-traffic areas. "The city was once known globally for its clean, ambient air. Earlier, several major junctions in Bengaluru had water fountains that acted as natural diffusers, absorbing dust particles with the help of moisture. Those features have disappeared over time, and the consequences are visible in the dust-heavy air we breathe today," Narendraswamy added. He noted that previous trials gave promising results, and hence the board has now written to the CPCB, seeking permission to install these purifiers at the busiest junction. Also Read: Delhi AQI Today: Capital Chokes in ‘Very Poor’ Air; 6 Stations Crosses 400 - Check Area-Wise List
Bengaluru AQI Today
Bengaluru on Monday (November 17) recorded 112 air quality index, falling in the "moderate" category, while one station slipped to the "poor" category.
Here's How AQI is Recorded
- 51–100: Satisfactory
- 101–200: Moderate
- 201–300: Poor
- 301–400: Very poor
- Above 400: Severe
Out of 12 stations highlighted on the Sameer app, 4 stations recorded "satisfactory" air, 7 stations "moderate" air, and one slipped to the "poor" category with 215 AQI.
- BWSSB Kadabesanahalli: 215
- City Railway Station: 106
- Hebbal: 116
- Jayanagar: 121
- Jigani: 135
- Silk Board: 138
As the air quality dips in Bengaluru, residents have been comparing the city's pollution levels with Delhi's AQI. Some of the citizens believe that illegal garbage burning is contributing to worsening the situation, according to an HT report.
