Pollution Wreaks Havoc in Urban Areas Across the State

In Brief

• Pollution crisis in urban areas of the state

• Fireworks are set off during Diwali

• Pollution levels in major cities of Maharashtra are extremely dangerous

(Maharashtra Pollution) A pollution crisis is observed in the urban areas of the state. The level of smoke is higher in the morning and evening. It is advisable to avoid going outside during these times. The air quality in Mumbai and Nagpur was recorded in the moderate range on Sunday morning.

Firecrackers are burst during the Diwali festival. This causes pollution. Pollution leads to many diseases. In major cities of Maharashtra, the pollution level has become extremely dangerous. According to the data from the Central Pollution Control Board, it is reported that the air quality index in the Pune area has reached 305 in the afternoon.

Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, along with other major cities, are caught in the grip of pollution. Due to increasing air pollution, the air quality has been recorded as poor.