AQI levels above 100 are noted to be dangerous.
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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 Tuesday and Wednesday.
Eye injuries
Minto Ophthalmic Hospital has reported a total of 13 eye injury cases so far.
Six children and seven adults have suffered eye injuries. Four cases have been registered as grievous injuries which have hampered the vision of the victims.
Bijli crackers, flower pots and atom bombs were the prominent crackers causing injuries, according to the hospital.