Hyderabad Air Quality Remains Hazardous Following Deepavali Celebrations
· India · The Hindu, CNA
Hyderabad recorded hazardous air quality levels on November 9, 2026, following extensive firecracker usage during Deepavali celebrations that lasted until 3 a.m. The city's air quality index averaged 509 on the night of the festival, with some areas like Ravi Colony reaching a peak of 995. Particulate matter 2.5 levels hit 392 micrograms per cubic meter by 9:30 p.m. as smog blanketed central localities including Banjara Hills and Ameerpet. Data collection was hampered as several Telangana Pollution Control Board monitoring stations went offline during the surge in pollution. By Monday morning, air quality remained in the hazardous category with an AQI of 178.
Why it matters
The hazardous air quality poses immediate health risks to Hyderabad residents, particularly causing respiratory and eye irritation due to high concentrations of chemical pollutants and smoke.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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