Staff Reporter:
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.