Pune's Diwali night noisier than last year, air pollution worsens; PM 2.5 levels at 1,000 µg/m³, 17x more than norm

Pune experienced a notable rise in air pollution levels during the recent Diwali celebrations. The peak PM2.5 concentration reached around 1,000 µg/m³, exceeding national standards. Noise levels also increased at various monitored locations