Rapid urban expansion triggering ventilation crisis in Hyderabad: Study

A GIS study exposes significant ventilation disparities in Hyderabad due to rapid urbanization and industrial growth from 1990 to 2020. Poor ventilation zones align with densely populated and marginalized communities, particularly in the northwest and eastern wards. The study stresses the need for ventilation-sensitive urban planning to address socio-economic inequalities and improve public health.