Time for people in Bengaluru to self compliment themselves as Bengaluru recorded the best air quality after Diwali compared to seven other cities, according to an analysis by environmental intelligence company Ambee.For Bengaluru, the Air Quality Index ranged between 50 and 70 and average PM2.5 (particulate matter) was just above 25 between November 9 and 18.

Most polluted in B’luruWith an average AQI of around 90, Chandra Layout, Vijayanagar, Hampinagar, Nayandahalli were among the most polluted areas of the city. Areas such as Gavipuram, Vidyaranyapura, Yelahanka, recorded average PM2.5 of just above 35. 

The least polluted areas include the Bengaluru airport with average AQI of just above 50. Other areas which had low levels of pollution include Madivala, Bellandur, Bommanahalli, and HSR Layout with PM 2.5 of 16.  Some residential areas with large apartment complexes had elevated levels of PM2.5, which could be due to the bursting of firecrackers. However, particulate matter in the air dropped by 40% due to rains right after Diwali, giving some respite to city residents.

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