Bangalore's elevated terrain moderates pollution compared with other metros, yet rapid growth has intensified traffic emissions and construction dust, particularly in emerging tech corridors.
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Key Pollution Drivers
Long peak-hour congestion around Outer Ring Road, Whitefield, and Electronic City
Construction and soil excavation for metro and flyover projects
Waste burning and diesel generator usage in peripheral layouts
Seasonal Patterns
Winter mornings can trap pollutants in low-lying valleys around Bellandur and Hebbal
Summer heat drives ozone formation, especially downwind of dense traffic zones
Pre-monsoon showers temporarily cleanse air but are followed by spikes in road dust
Station Highlights
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Pollutant Breakdown
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Health Advisory
Plan cycling or jogging sessions after 9 am when inversion layers begin to lift
Individuals with allergies should keep windows closed at night during dry spells
Mask up near large construction sites to limit exposure to coarse dust
Local Actions & Resources
Use the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation's cleaner bus fleet or metro expansion corridors
Participate in lake rejuvenation and tree plantation drives that help buffer dust
Report backyard or roadside burning via the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike control room
Trend Explorer
Use the interactive charts below to analyse pollutant trends across different time ranges. Switch between pollutants to determine which one drives the overall AQI during specific hours of the day.