Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.

The average AQI of 81 (satisfactory) had been recorded after continuously monitoring the air quality on all three days of Deepavali - satisfactory air quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), means AQI between 51-100 and the possible health impact from this would be minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people. Thankfully, the air quality and noise levels were within the tolerable limits. The air quality results gave a kind of relief to the health authorities.

Outside Bengaluru, the ambient air quality was monitored in 28 CAAQMS, including in Mysuru, Chamarajnagar and Madikeri.

According to Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), which monitored the air quality and noise levels in Bengaluru and other cities in the State before and during Deepavali, AQI during Deepavali festival in the current year is recorded low when compared to the previous year.

“This shows improvement in the air quality index due to the use of green crackers that emit less pollutants. The average AQI for all the 28 stations in the state was 49 (good) during pre-Deepavali festival and the same was moderate (110) during Deepavali,” said a note from KSPCB, Bengaluru.

The ambient noise levels were monitored in Mysuru through a manual ambient noise monitoring station.

A decrease in noise levels in some of the stations is attributed to the fact that the public have used green crackers that generated less noise in the current year, according to KSPCB.