Lucknow: LMC Sprays Water on Roads in Lalbagh as AQI Crosses 220 | HT India

Air pollution levels continue to raise concerns in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, prompting the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) to spray water on major roads across the city. The civic body's measure aims to help control road dust as pollution remains a challenge for residents. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lucknow's Lalbagh area stands at 223, categorised as 'Poor'. The situation highlights growing concerns over urban air quality and pollution control measures.