BHILAIis breathing increasing ly polluted air, with the Air Quality Index climbing beyond 150, a level officially classified as unhealthy. Medical experts caution that sustained exposure to AQI levels above 100 can gradually damage health, posing higher risks to children, senior citizens, and those with breathing or cardiac ed intersections. Instead, it stands along a relatively quiet stretch of road with limited vehicle movement. Similarly, the station in the 32 Bangla area is surrounded by paver blocks designed to sup press dust, while the Civic Centre station is problems. While the numbers signal deteriorating air quality, environ mental observers suggest that the situation on the ground may be even more serious than what official readings show.

 

The concern lies not just in rising pollution, but in where and how it is being measured. In the Hathkhoj industrial belt, the air monitoring station is reportedly placed away from busy factory zones and crowd encircled by dense greenery. These surroundings naturally reduce visible pollutants and may lead to softer readings.Experts argue that placing monitoring stations in cleaner pockets of the city offers a filtered picture of air quality. If sensors were installed at highly congested and industrial hotspots such as the BSP Main Gate or Boria Gate, the true scale of pollution could be far more alarming. Environmental specialists stress that accurate assessment begins with scientifically chosen locations. Until then, Bhilai’s residents are advised to remain cautious, reduce prolonged outdoor exposure, and take preventive measures as the city’s air continues to slide into a hazardous zone.