Jaipur's Air Quality Deteriorates After Diwali, Dholai Hits AQI 321

Jaipur's air quality worsened in the days following Diwali, with pollution levels climbing across the city. Monitoring data from 43 locations showed that 33 stations reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) in the severe category. The highest reading was recorded in the Dholai area, where the AQI reached 321, indicating extremely poor air conditions. In contrast, the Jhotwara locality recorded the lowest AQI among the monitored points, though the exact figure was not disclosed. The spike in pollution follows the festive period, which typically sees increased firecracker usage and related emissions.