Bengaluru: As Bengaluru celebrates the second day of Deepavali, the Air Quality Index in some areas has crossed 100, according to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.

The prominent areas that recorded higher levels of pollution were Majestic at 124 , Kasturinagar at 114, Mailasandra at 104 and Saneguruvanahalli at 101.

Jindal industrial areas witnessed a 56.4% rise in air pollution as compared to pre-Deepavali levels.

AQI levels above 100 are noted to be dangerous as they lead to discomfort in breathing for people with lung or heart disease, children and older adults.

On the contrary, AQI has improved on Mysuru Road and in Hombegowda Nagar, HSR Layout and Peenya Industrial Area.

According to a senior official in the KSPCB, they expect the levels to rise further later on Tuesda

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