Air pollution increased in Istanbul: The most polluted areas have been identified

İstanbul Technical University research found that air pollution in Istanbul rose 10.3% in October compared with the same month last year, with PM10 particulate levels increasing at 20 of the 26 monitoring stations studied. Sultangazi recorded the highest concentration and Üsküdar the lowest. Researchers attributed the increase to traffic density and meteorological conditions. The findings matter because PM10 pollution poses public health risks in Turkey's largest city, and the data could intensify pressure on local authorities to tighten traffic and emissions controls. Watch for seasonal weather shifts and any municipal measures targeting the worst-affected districts.