Historic ‘Charminar’ turning black due to pollution

Hyderabad: City’s air pollution is turning historic Charminar black said the Archaeological Department of India (ASI).
According to the officials, the authorities have found layers of black deposits in between the samples of lime plaster two days after a portion of the monument fell down this Friday.

The layers of black deposit formed due to the air pollution form gap between the lime plaster leading to its detachment he said. Rain will only make it easier he said.

The 428-year-old iconic Charminar is among other monuments like Mecca Masjid, Char Kaman, Jama Masjid and Badeshahi Ashoorkhana which are also turning black due to the high vehicle pollution around the area.

As per the reports of Telangana State Pollution Control Board, the PM10 at the Charminar area was recorded at 120 ug/m3 and 160 ug/m3 in 2017 and 2018 respectively which is beyond the prescribed standard of 100 ug/m3.