Hyderabad, March 9 -- Hyderabad experienced severe pollution with fluctuating air quality levels in February and March, with several days recording 'poor' Air Quality Index (AQI).

On Sunday, March 9, the city's air quality was recorded at an AQI of 117, placing it in the "poor" category according to real-time data.

The highest Air Quality Index (AQI) was reported in Vittal Rao Nagar at 150, followed by Kokapet, 137, Somajiguda, 127, Banjara Hills,124, Shirdi Sai Nagar,122, Manikonda,122, Puppalguda,117, Saidabad,117, Zoo Park,107, and Madhapur Village,105.

Other areas, including Hyderabad US Consulate,112, Central University,112, and KPHB Phase 3, 112, also recorded poor air quality.

Meanwhile, Koti, 99 and New Malakpet, 86 were the o...