Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Lucknow Air Quality Shows Slight Improvement: IITR Report
Lucknow's air quality is getting a little better, but it still has a long way to go.
A recent study checked the air and found that there's slightly less pollution than last year.
However, the pollution levels are still too high in many places, especially in areas like Gomtinagar and Charbagh.
The report mentions more cars and construction as issues.
Thankfully, more people are using electric vehicles, which helps clean up the air.
The city's efforts, such as electric vehicles, are a start to create healthier air in Lucknow!
Lucknow's air quality improved slightly compared to the previous year, according to a recent report.
CSIR-IITR monitored nine localities in Lucknow during the pre-monsoon period.
PM2.5 and PM10 levels exceeded safe limits in all monitored areas.
Gomtinagar and Charbagh were among the most polluted areas.
The increase in EVs may be contributing to cleaner air.
- Who
- CSIR-IITR conducted the assessment.
- What
- Report on Lucknow's air quality during the pre-monsoon period.
- When
- Pre-monsoon period (April-May) 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
- Where
- Lucknow, India
- Why
- Increase in vehicles, construction, and rising temperatures contribute to pollution, but EVs provide relief.
Air Quality Trends
High Pollution Levels
Pollution Levels
Air Quality Trends
Air pollution levels show a declining trend compared to the previous year.
High Pollution Levels
Air pollution levels are still above the safe limits.
- PM2.5 Concentration (Highest - Residential)
- Gomtinagar (82.5 micrograms/m3)
- PM2.5 Concentration (Highest - Commercial)
- Chowk (107.3 micrograms/m3)
- PM10 Concentration (Highest - Residential)
- Gomtinagar (131.3 micrograms/m3)
- PM10 Concentration (Highest - Commercial)
- Charbagh (187.6 micrograms/m3)
- Monitored Period
- Pre-monsoon (April-May) 2025
- Report Source
- CSIR-IITR