Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Pune Residents Faced Unhealthy Air Quality for Two Months
From February to April, Pune's air was unhealthy on many days, exceeding safe limits for tiny particles called PM10.
Research by CREA found average PM10 levels high in February and March.
These particles can cause breathing problems and other health issues.
The air quality in April got worse compared to last year.
Vehicles, burning materials, and construction activities contribute to the PM10.
Pune residents experienced unhealthy air quality for 57 of 89 days between February and April.
Average PM10 concentration in February was 127 µg/m³.
The average PM10 concentration in March was 112 µg/m³.
The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set a safe daily PM10 limit of 100 µg/m³.
Pune's air quality worsened in April compared to the previous year, concerning PM10 and PM2.5 levels.
- Who
- The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) analyzed the data.
- What
- Pune experienced unhealthy air quality with elevated PM10 levels.
- When
- Between February and April.
- Where
- Pune.
- Why
- High PM10 levels are associated with increased risks of respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
Air Quality Impacts
Data Overview
Health Concerns
Air Quality Impacts
High PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations are associated with increased risks of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular problems.
Data Overview
The article does not present opposing views on health impact.
- Total Days Analyzed
- 89
- Days with Unhealthy Air
- 57
- February Average PM10
- 127 µg/m³
- March Average PM10
- 112 µg/m³
- PM10 Standard
- 100 µg/m³
- Primary PM2.5 Sources
- Biomass combustion and vehicular emissions
- Primary PM10 Sources
- Road dust and construction activities
