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Sawai Madhopur registers highest AQI in Rajasthan as winter haze deepens
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:09 PM
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Air quality in Rajasthan has deteriorated with the onset of winter, and Sawai Madhopur posted the state's highest AQI reading, officials said.
The state pollution monitoring network reported a noticeable rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI) across Rajasthan as temperatures fell and winter weather set in. Among the districts, Sawai Madhopur registered the steepest increase, posting the highest AQI level recorded in the state for the season.
Environmental officials attributed the surge to a combination of lower wind speeds, temperature inversion and increased use of solid fuels for heating in rural and urban households. The deteriorating air quality is expected to persist through the colder months unless mitigation measures are intensified.
Local authorities have issued health advisories, urging residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities and use masks when venturing outside. The state government is monitoring the situation closely and is coordinating with the Central Pollution Control Board for possible interventions.
The trend underscores the broader challenge of managing seasonal pollution spikes in northern Indian states, where winter weather often traps pollutants close to the ground, leading to hazardous breathing conditions for the public.
Environmental officials attributed the surge to a combination of lower wind speeds, temperature inversion and increased use of solid fuels for heating in rural and urban households. The deteriorating air quality is expected to persist through the colder months unless mitigation measures are intensified.
Local authorities have issued health advisories, urging residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor activities and use masks when venturing outside. The state government is monitoring the situation closely and is coordinating with the Central Pollution Control Board for possible interventions.
The trend underscores the broader challenge of managing seasonal pollution spikes in northern Indian states, where winter weather often traps pollutants close to the ground, leading to hazardous breathing conditions for the public.