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Pune Air Quality Plummets: 'Poor' AQI Returns
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pune's AQI reached 215, marking the third 'poor' air quality day this December.
- Hadapsar recorded the highest pollution with an AQI of 303 in the 'very poor' category.
- Health advisories issued for sensitive groups due to deteriorating air quality.
Pune's air quality has deteriorated, with the city recording 'poor' air quality for the third time this December. On Sunday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 215, significantly impacting various city areas. Hadapsar emerged as the most polluted, logging an AQI of 303, categorized as 'very poor'. Other stations like Bhumkar Nagar and Revenue Colony also reported unhealthy levels.
The concerning air quality prompted the Air Quality Early Warning Decision Support System to issue health advisories. Sensitive individuals, including asthma and heart patients, were advised to take precautions. This includes minimizing strenuous activities and being vigilant for any adverse health symptoms, urging even healthy individuals to remain alert for unusual fatigue.
Meteorological conditions are identified as a key factor in the pollution surge. Despite rising minimum temperatures, a lack of proper air ventilation traps pollutants. Emissions from ongoing construction, vehicle traffic, and dust contribute to the pollution load, compounded by moisture from the Arabian Sea causing haze.
