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Pune's Air Quality Worsens: Fewer Good Days, More Pollution
29 Jul
Summary
- Pune had 52 good air quality days in 2024-25, down from 79 in 2023-24
- Moderate air quality days increased from 140 to 174 in a year
- Vehicular pollution and urbanization cited as key factors behind air quality decline
Pune's air quality has seen a concerning decline in the past year, according to the city's Environmental Status Report. In 2024-25, Pune experienced just 52 good air quality days, a significant drop from 79 good days the previous year. The number of satisfactory days also fell from 145 in 2023-24 to 137 in 2024-25.
Conversely, the city saw a rise in moderate and very poor air quality days. Moderate days increased from 140 in 2023-24 to 174 in 2024-25, while very poor days went up from just one to three over the same period. Experts attribute this deterioration to increased fossil fuel use and a growing vehicle population in the city.
Environmentalists and urban planners have called for urgent action to address the issue. They suggest promoting public transport, creating greater awareness about vehicular pollution, and discouraging the use of personal vehicles. Additionally, they highlight the need to manage urbanization and real estate development in a sustainable manner to mitigate the impact on air quality.
