Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.
The average AQI of 81 (satisfactory) had been recorded after continuously monitoring the air quality on all three days of Deepavali - satisfactory air quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), means AQI between 51-100 and the possible health impact from this would be minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people. Thankfully, the air quality and noise levels were within the tolerable limits. The air quality results gave a kind of relief to the health authorities.
Outside Bengaluru, the ambient air quality was monitored in 28 CAAQMS, including in Mysuru, Chamarajnagar and Madikeri.
