Deepavali: Bengaluru's air quality goes from 'good' to 'moderate'

India Oct 21, 2025

Bengaluru's air went from "good" to "moderate" as Deepavali celebrations filled the air with smoke.
On October 20, most city monitoring stations showed safe AQI levels, but by the evening of October 21, six spots—including Kadubeesanahalli (124 AQI) and City Railway Station (118 AQI)—had slipped into the moderate zone.

Breathing issues likely for some

A "moderate" AQI (101-200) means people with asthma or breathing issues could feel uncomfortable.
Pollution hotspots like Majestic and Kasturinagar saw big spikes, and the Jindal industrial area's pollution jumped over 50% compared to pre-Deepavali.
Hospitals even reported 13 firework-related eye injuries, showing how festive fun can sometimes come with real health risks.