Bhopal's Air Quality Plummets Post-Holi: AQI Nears 300, Health Alert Issued

• Bhopal's Air Quality Index (AQI) rapidly deteriorated around Holi, pushing the city's air into the 'poor' category.
• AQI reached close to 300 in some areas, a level considered concerning for health, especially for vulnerable groups.
• Holika Dahan, construction dust, broken roads, and vehicle emissions are identified as key contributors to the pollution surge.
• Doctors advise avoiding prolonged outdoor exposure and using masks due to increased risk of breathing issues and allergies.
• No immediate relief is expected as weather conditions are not conducive to clearing the polluted air.