📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Gunjan Karun from Indore, India
Health
Indore Air Quality Hits 233 AQI Before Diwali, Small Gwaltonli Most Polluted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM
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Indore's average air quality index surged to 233 before Diwali, placing the city in the 'very poor' category. Small Gwaltonli recorded the highest AQI, while Regional Park remained the cleanest area.
Indore's air quality index rose to 233 before Diwali, according to AQICN, placing the city in the 'very poor' category and raising health concerns.
The spike is attributed to increased vehicular traffic, construction activities, and the use of firecrackers during the festive season.
Among the city's zones, Small Gwaltonli recorded the highest AQI of 233, indicating severe pollution levels. In contrast, Regional Park registered an AQI of 48, the lowest in the city.
Health officials urged residents to limit outdoor exposure, wear masks, and stay informed about air quality updates.
The spike is attributed to increased vehicular traffic, construction activities, and the use of firecrackers during the festive season.
Among the city's zones, Small Gwaltonli recorded the highest AQI of 233, indicating severe pollution levels. In contrast, Regional Park registered an AQI of 48, the lowest in the city.
Health officials urged residents to limit outdoor exposure, wear masks, and stay informed about air quality updates.