HYDERABAD: The air quality in Miyapur, a key residential and commercial hub in Hyderabad, has deteriorated significantly, prompting concerns over public health and environmental safety. According to recent air quality index (AQI) readings, pollution levels in the area have reached alarming figures, indicating the presence of high particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), which can have severe respiratory effects.
Environmental experts and residents have attributed the worsening air quality to multiple factors, including increased vehicular emissions, ongoing construction activities, and industrial pollutants. With rapid urbanization and heavy traffic congestion in Miyapur, dust and exhaust fumes have contributed heavily to the declining air standards.
Local residents have reported an increase in respiratory issues such as coughing, breathlessness, and eye irritation, particularly among children and the elderly. Many have expressed concerns over the long-term impact of continuous exposure to polluted air, which can lead to chronic conditions like asthma and other lung diseases.
Authorities have been urged to take immediate steps to mitigate the pollution crisis. Measures such as stricter emission controls on vehicles, regulation of construction activities to minimize dust, and increased greenery in urban spaces are being suggested by environmentalists. The Telangana Pollution Control Board is expected to conduct further studies and recommend necessary interventions to improve air quality in the area.
With air pollution becoming a growing issue in Hyderabad, experts emphasize the need for sustainable urban planning, public awareness campaigns, and stricter environmental regulations to ensure better air quality for residents.
