Indore (Madhya Pradesh): PM10 concentrations in several parts of the city crossed 400 µg/m³ soon after Devprabodhini Ekadashi, pushing Indore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) into the “very poor” to “severe” category. Within just 48 hours, pollution levels rose more than tenfold — one of the sharpest post-festive deteriorations in recent years.

The worst-affected area was Chhoti Gwaltoli, where PM10 levels soared from 29 µg/m³ on Friday to a hazardous 436 µg/m³ after Saturday. Polo Ground followed with a spike from 25 µg/m³ to 294 µg/m³, while Regional Park and Airport Area saw steep increases from 20 µg/m³ and 15 µg/m³ to 293 µg/m³ and 234 µg/m³, respectively. Read Also MP News: Farmers Protest Intensifies Over Construction Of Factory Near Morvan Dam In Neemuch

Before Devprabodhini, Indore

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