According to data issued by the telangana State pollution Control Board, the city enjoyed a breath of fresh air in July as air pollution levels considerably decreased. Since the start of the monsoon season, Hyderabad's pollution levels have decreased.

Air pollution, including poisonous gases and hazardous particulate matter (PM) that penetrates the lung tissue, has reached alarming levels as a result of the sharp increase in vehicle registrations and the thousands of new automobiles that are flooding city streets. Vehicle emissions were shown to be the main source of these contaminants, according to D. Shruti, a senior associate at a well-known pharmaceutical business. Our investigation revealed an increase in the concentration of various air pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, NH3, Benzene, and CO.

The study found that the removal of lockdown limitations led to an increase in the amount of pollutants. health risks from vehicle pollution can include respiratory and cardiovascular ailments. According to her, elevated amounts of dispersed particulate matter can result in lung problems. As a result of Covid-19's effects and the desire for social isolation, people used their cars more frequently because they could no longer rely on public transport. Attempts to carpool have failed, not just in the city but in other cities and towns as well. Therefore, it was suggested that the Metro rail be expanded to more locations and in more directions.


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