India, Nov. 17 -- With air quality deteriorating rapidly across Bengaluru and surrounding areas, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is formulating a series of initiatives to tackle rising pollution levels and the worsening contamination of lakes and waterbodies.

KSPCB chairman PM Narendraswamy addressed the growing concern over PM2.5 concentrations, which are linked to respiratory and other health issues, said a report by The Times of India. He said the board is consulting with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and independent experts to explore measures to reduce suspended particulate matter in Bengaluru's air.

To mitigate the issue, the board is considering installing air purifiers at high-traffic intersectio...