Hyderabad's Air Quality Crisis: IT Corridor Suffocates Under Rising Pollution

• Hyderabad, a hub for development and employment, faces severe air pollution, particularly in IT corridors like Kokapet, Gachibowli, and Neopolis.
• Uncontrolled construction activities, lacking basic safety measures like water sprinkling and screens, are a major contributor to dust pollution.
• Alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kokapet ranges from 150 to 228, indicating 'unhealthy' levels, with PM 2.5 particles 4-6 times higher than WHO guidelines.
• The pollution is causing health issues like lung problems, burning eyes, sore throats, and breathing difficulties, especially for commuters, the elderly, and children.
• Locals demand strict action against builders and construction vehicles operating without covers, as official negligence is suspected.