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Rajasthan grapples with hazardous air quality as AQI tops 300 in Alwar and Sri Ganganagar
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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Air quality in Rajasthan deteriorated sharply after Diwali, with the Air Quality Index soaring above 300 in Alwar and Sri Ganganagar, indicating hazardous conditions.
Post-Diwali emissions have pushed the air quality in Rajasthan to dangerous levels. Monitoring stations in Alwar and Sri Ganganagar recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) readings that crossed the 300 mark, classifying the air as hazardous for health. The spike is attributed to a combination of firecracker residue, increased vehicular traffic and, in some areas, the burning of agricultural waste.
State officials have issued health advisories urging residents, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities and use masks. Schools in the affected districts have been asked to keep windows closed and, where possible, shift to online classes until the pollution eases.
The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board is coordinating with local authorities to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter controls on firecracker sales. Preliminary forecasts suggest that wind patterns may help disperse the pollutants over the next few days, but officials warn that the AQI could remain elevated until the sources are fully curbed.
State officials have issued health advisories urging residents, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities and use masks. Schools in the affected districts have been asked to keep windows closed and, where possible, shift to online classes until the pollution eases.
The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board is coordinating with local authorities to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter controls on firecracker sales. Preliminary forecasts suggest that wind patterns may help disperse the pollutants over the next few days, but officials warn that the AQI could remain elevated until the sources are fully curbed.