Pune's Air Quality Plummets: Wakad, Hinjawadi Hit 'Severe' Levels

• Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad face severe air pollution, with Wakad and Hinjawadi reaching 'severe' AQI levels.
• AQI in IT hubs like Wakad and Hinjawadi surpassed 300, driven by RMC projects, construction dust, and increased vehicle traffic.
• Bhumkar Nagar in Wakad recorded the highest pollution, with AQI reaching 324 on Friday and staying above 300 over the weekend.
• High PM2.5 (307) and PM10 (251) concentrations in Bhumkar Nagar indicate extremely harmful air quality.
• Health experts warn of increased respiratory issues, dry throat, cough, and eye irritation due to prolonged exposure.

Why It Matters: Pune's air quality is dangerously deteriorating, especially in IT hubs, posing significant health risks.