Bengaluru Chokes: AQI Hits 175, Experts Advise Masks for Vulnerable

• Bengaluru's air quality has deteriorated, with AQI levels reaching 140-175 in various parts of the city.
• Busy areas like Hebbal, Silk Board Junction, and BTM Layout recorded highs around 158 AQI.
• Key causes include heavy traffic, high dust levels from construction, and misty weather trapping pollutants.
• Health authorities recommend masks and reduced outdoor exposure for children, elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
• Other Karnataka cities like Mangaluru, Udupi, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar maintain good AQI readings.