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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says post-Diwali AQI rise is temporary
✍️ News18
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath downplayed the sharp increase in Uttar Pradesh’s air‑quality index after Diwali, describing it as a short‑lived spike.
The Uttar Pradesh government recorded a noticeable rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI) across several districts in the days following the Diwali celebrations. Monitoring agencies reported that pollutant levels had crossed the safe threshold, prompting concerns among residents and environmental groups.
In a press briefing, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged the spike but emphasized that it was a temporary phenomenon linked to the festive period. He urged the public not to panic, noting that the state’s pollution control mechanisms were already in place to bring the readings back to normal.
The CM also highlighted ongoing measures such as increased monitoring, stricter enforcement of emission norms, and the deployment of additional air‑purifying equipment in affected areas. He assured that the administration would continue to track the situation closely and take corrective action if required.
Officials from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board were instructed to issue regular updates and to coordinate with local authorities to mitigate any lingering effects of the post‑Diwali haze.
In a press briefing, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged the spike but emphasized that it was a temporary phenomenon linked to the festive period. He urged the public not to panic, noting that the state’s pollution control mechanisms were already in place to bring the readings back to normal.
The CM also highlighted ongoing measures such as increased monitoring, stricter enforcement of emission norms, and the deployment of additional air‑purifying equipment in affected areas. He assured that the administration would continue to track the situation closely and take corrective action if required.
Officials from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board were instructed to issue regular updates and to coordinate with local authorities to mitigate any lingering effects of the post‑Diwali haze.