Fewer vehicles, cleaner air? Hyderabad sees pollution dip during Dasara

Hyderabad’s air quality improved during Dasara holidays as fewer vehicles travelled on city roads.
Telangana Pollution Control Board data showed PM2.5 levels declined at 11 of 14 monitoring stations.
PM10 levels also decreased at eight of 13 monitoring stations between October 9 and 18.
After October 18, air quality readings rose in some areas as residents returned.

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