India, Oct. 26 -- Dry weather has coincided with persistently elevated air pollution in Pune, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 100 on most days in October this year. According to data from the Central government's Sameer app, the AQI peaked at 141 on October 22, raising concerns over prolonged exposure to particulate matter as the city approaches winter.

Pune's AQI ranged from 107 to 141 on most days this month, falling below 100 only on October 4, 5 and 6. On October 25, it stood at 130. Among monitoring stations, Revenue Colony in Shivajinagar recorded the highest AQI at 149. Katraj, which has witnessed extensive construction activity, recorded an AQI of 91, placing it in the satisfactory category.

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