Out of 10 places in Pune, three have reported ‘poor’ air quality as of Sunday evening and four are in the ‘moderate’ air quality index (AQI), according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) observations.
Air quality is likely to be in the ‘poor’ range for crucial parts of the city on Monday as well.
According to SAFAR, the overall AQI of Pune indicates ‘moderate’ air quality on Sunday and is likely to remain the same till November 8.
Dr BS Murthy, director of SAFAR and scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), said, “During winters as the temperature drops, the particle suspension increases and the air quality deteriorates. Our forecast predicts that the air quality is likely to remain ‘moderate’ in the next two days.”
However, some parts of Pune did report ‘poor’ air quality. Shivajinagar, Hadapsar and Bhosari reported poor air quality on Sunday evening.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune city was the coldest place in Maharashtra with 12.7 degrees Celsius reported at night on Sunday.
Officials from the weather department added that night temperature is likely to report a rise to as high as 14 degrees in the next few days.
{{/usCountry}}Officials from the weather department added that night temperature is likely to report a rise to as high as 14 degrees in the next few days.
{{/usCountry}}GRAPHIC
Area///Air Quality Index/// PM.2.5 particle concentration
Pune AQI/// Moderate///159
Shivajinagar///Poor///255
Hadapsar///Poor///293
Bhosari///Poor///239
Kothrud///Moderate//190
Bhumkar Chowk///Moderate///122
Lohegaon///Moderate///159
Alandi///Moderate//150
Pashan///Satisfactory///92
Katraj///Satisfactory///61
Nigdi///Satisfactory///72
Source: System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research