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Punjab Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Dashain; CPCB Releases Latest AQI Data
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM
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Air pollution levels in Punjab have risen following the Dashain festival. The Central Pollution Control Board has released updated Air Quality Index data for various cities in the state.
Air pollution levels across Punjab have seen a significant increase in the days following the Dashain festival. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) figures for several cities in the state, highlighting the deteriorating air quality.
The data indicates a clear upward trend in pollution indices post-festival, a pattern often observed in the region due to seasonal factors and increased emissions. The CPCB's report serves as a critical reference for monitoring environmental health in the state.
While specific city-wise rankings were part of the release, the overall trend points to a need for continued vigilance. Authorities and environmental experts typically use such data to assess the impact of festival-related activities on local air quality.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the real-time AQI readings to take necessary precautions, especially those with respiratory conditions. The situation underscores the recurring challenge of managing air quality during peak festival seasons in Punjab.
The data indicates a clear upward trend in pollution indices post-festival, a pattern often observed in the region due to seasonal factors and increased emissions. The CPCB's report serves as a critical reference for monitoring environmental health in the state.
While specific city-wise rankings were part of the release, the overall trend points to a need for continued vigilance. Authorities and environmental experts typically use such data to assess the impact of festival-related activities on local air quality.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the real-time AQI readings to take necessary precautions, especially those with respiratory conditions. The situation underscores the recurring challenge of managing air quality during peak festival seasons in Punjab.