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Air quality deteriorates in Haryana as Kaithal records highest pollution levels
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 10:02 AM
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Monitoring data shows a decline in air quality across Haryana, with Kaithal emerging as the most polluted district.
Recent environmental monitoring indicates that the overall air quality in Haryana is worsening, prompting concerns among health officials and residents. The state’s pollution tracking network has recorded a steady rise in particulate matter and other pollutants over the past few days.
Among all districts, Kaithal has been identified as the most polluted, registering the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the state. Local sensors show that pollutant concentrations in Kaithal have surpassed safe limits, making it the worst‑affected area in Haryana at present.
Authorities have advised citizens to limit outdoor activities, especially vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. The trend underscores the need for immediate mitigation measures and public awareness to curb further deterioration of air quality in the region.
Among all districts, Kaithal has been identified as the most polluted, registering the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the state. Local sensors show that pollutant concentrations in Kaithal have surpassed safe limits, making it the worst‑affected area in Haryana at present.
Authorities have advised citizens to limit outdoor activities, especially vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. The trend underscores the need for immediate mitigation measures and public awareness to curb further deterioration of air quality in the region.