Kompally records worst air quality in Hyderabad, AQI at 278
HYDERABAD: Kompally emerged as the most polluted locality in Hyderabad on Tuesday, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 278, categorised as poor, according to data from the SAMEER app of the Central Pollution Control Board.
An official of the Telangana State Pollution Control Board cautioned residents against relying on air quality figures circulating on social media platforms such as X, noting that many posts refer to Google-based US AQI standards that are not suitable for Indian conditions.
“The only reliable data is from the SAMEER (System for Air Quality Monitoring and Early Reporting) app developed by the Central Pollution Control Board, which follows India’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards,” the official said.
As per the Indian AQI classification, air quality is graded as Good (0–50), Satisfactory (51–100), Moderately Polluted (101–200), Poor (201–300), Very Poor (301–400) and Severe (401–500).
SAMEER data showed that while several parts of Hyderabad remained in the moderate or satisfactory range, the Kompally Municipal Office reported a significantly higher AQI of 278. Somajiguda recorded 187, Zoo Park 130, ICRISAT Patancheru 131, Central University 129, while Hyderabad city overall stood at 128.
Other locations reported comparatively better air quality, including ECIL Kapra (88), IDA Pashamylaram (97), IIT Hyderabad at Kandi (73), Nacharam TSIIC (77) and New Malakpet (89).
