Bengaluru Air Quality Remains Healthy; Karnataka Cities Record Low Pollution Levels
Air quality across Karnataka remained largely healthy on June 24, aided by active monsoon conditions. Bengaluru recorded an AQI of 54, while Madikeri reported the cleanest air in the state.
Monsoon showers continue to improve air quality across Karnataka, with most major cities recording healthy pollution levels on June 24. Frequent rainfall and strong winds have helped settle dust particles and pollutants, resulting in cleaner air across the state.
Bengaluru, which often experiences moderate air pollution due to traffic and urban activity, reported an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54 on Tuesday. This places the city in the moderate category, with several localities even recording air quality in the good range.
Air quality readings from key Bengaluru locations showed encouraging trends. Jayanagar recorded an AQI of 46, Hebbal 39, and Basavanagudi 42, all falling within the good category. Meanwhile, BTM Layout and Silk Board reported AQI levels of 60 and 52 respectively, remaining within the moderate range.
Environmental experts attribute the improvement to continuous rainfall over the past few days. Pollutants such as PM2.5 and PM10 have remained under control, reducing health risks for residents. People with respiratory conditions are unlikely to face major air-quality-related concerns during outdoor activities at present.
Among Karnataka’s cities, Madikeri emerged as the cleanest location with an AQI of 33, firmly in the good category. The hill station has benefited significantly from persistent rainfall and dense green cover, contributing to cleaner atmospheric conditions.
Other major cities also reported satisfactory air quality levels. Mysuru recorded an AQI of 52, Mangaluru 59, Kalaburagi 77, Vijayapura 68, while Bagalkote and Gadag each registered 74. All these cities remained within the moderate category.
Dharwad recorded an AQI of 90, the highest among the major cities listed. However, it still falls within the moderate range and is not considered harmful to the general public. The relatively drier weather conditions in parts of North Interior Karnataka may have contributed to slightly elevated pollution levels.
According to standard AQI classifications, values between 0 and 50 are considered “Good,” while readings between 51 and 100 fall under the “Moderate” category. Encouragingly, no major city in Karnataka has reported air quality levels in unhealthy or hazardous ranges, offering relief to residents across the state.
