Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Hyderabad's Air Quality Struggles Despite Heavy Rainfall
Even though Hyderabad gets a lot of rain, the air is still not clean.
The air has too much of things like tiny particles and gases.
Places like Somajiguda and Old City have especially bad air.
Cars that are stuck in traffic and factories are making the air dirty.
Experts say that we need to fix how vehicles work and how they are used, to control factories, and take care of construction sites to clean up the air.
It's important to take action to make the air safer to breathe.
Hyderabad's air quality remains poor despite heavy rainfall in May.
Pollutants, including PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, CO, and ozone, exceed permissible limits.
High pollution levels are recorded in areas like Somajiguda, Kompally, Old City and Gachibowli.
Traffic congestion and idling vehicles significantly contribute to emissions.
Experts suggest stricter vehicle regulations, improved public transport, and construction site monitoring.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad; environmental scientists; air quality researchers
- What
- Poor air quality despite heavy rainfall
- When
- Throughout the year, including during peak monsoon in July 2024
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Traffic emissions, concrete infrastructure, and industrial activity contribute to pollution.
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Key Pollutants
- PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, CO, and ozone
- Affected Areas
- Somajiguda, Kompally, Old City, Gachibowli
- Example of High Pollution Levels
- 150 µg/m³ (Old City, PM10)
- Major Contributors
- Traffic emissions and industrial activity
- Suggested Solutions
- Overhauling public transport, stricter vehicle and fuel regulations
