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Air Quality Index Hits Alarming Figures in Pimpri-Chinchwad During Diwali 2025

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The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pimpri-Chinchwad has reached alarming figures during Diwali 2025, with residents facing trouble breathing and reporting health hazards. The AQI levels in Wakad and Hinjawadi regions, where infrastructure development works are ongoing, have been particularly affected, with Bhumkar Chowk in Wakad reporting AQI levels of 315 and Hinjawadi areas registering AQI levels above 200. The bursting of firecrackers and other factors during the festival period contributed to the high AQI levels, with an average rise of 50 to 100 in AQI levels seen in every area. Additionally, dust and noise pollution from ongoing constructions have made the situation worse, with residents demanding action from the authorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wakad and Hinjawadi regions of Pimpri-Chinchwad reached alarming figures during Diwali 2025, with Bhumkar Chowk in Wakad reporting an AQI level of 315.
  • Residents in these areas faced trouble breathing and reported health hazards due to poor air quality.
  • Other areas of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, including Lohgaon, Wagholi, Katraj, Nigdi Pradhikaran, Bhosari, and others, also reported high AQI levels.
  • The bursting of firecrackers and other factors during the festival period contributed to the high AQI levels, with an average rise of 50 to 100 in AQI levels seen in every area.
  • Dust and noise pollution from ongoing constructions, particularly in Chovisawadi and Moshi areas, have made the situation worse.
  • Residents have demanded action from Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations, Maharashtra, and the Central Pollution Control Boards.
  • The administration has promised action and has asked residents to wear masks when necessary.

Statistics:

  • AQI levels in Wakad and Hinjawadi regions reached an average of 315 and 200 respectively during Diwali 2025.
  • Firecracker bursting and other factors contributed to an average rise of 50 to 100 in AQI levels across all areas.
  • Ongoing construction dust and noise pollution have made the situation worse in Chovisawadi and Moshi areas.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com

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