Rising AQI Levels Trigger MPCB Action on Heavy Vehicles and Construction Dust in Pune
Pune’s air quality has deteriorated sharply in recent months, prompting the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to direct the Regional Transport Office to closely monitor heavy vehicles violating emission norms. The pollution regulator has also instructed the Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to intensify anti-pollution measures such as road washing and increased use of fogger machines to control dust. The city’s Air Quality Index remained in the unhealthy range during November and December, triggering complaints of respiratory discomfort from residents across multiple localities.
According to MPCB officials, the main contributors to worsening air quality include road dust, large-scale construction activity, vehicular emissions, and open waste burning. Residents from areas such as Bavdhan, Wagholi, Undri, and Lohegaon have reported breathing difficulties, skin irritation, and eye discomfort, particularly while commuting. The pollution board has warned that the lack of consistent dust suppression and emission control poses serious health risks, especially for children, senior citizens, and people with existing respiratory conditions, making urgent intervention necessary.
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