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Shri Ganganagar registers AQI 346, highest in Rajasthan after Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM
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Air quality in Rajasthan remains poor after Diwali, with Shri Ganganagar posting a peak AQI of 346 on Tuesday, the highest in the state.
The air quality index (AQI) across Rajasthan has not improved since the Diwali celebrations, according to monitoring data released on Tuesday. Shri Ganganagar recorded the state's highest reading at 346, indicating severe pollution levels. Other cities such as Alwar and Bikaner also featured among the most polluted locations in the state, reflecting a broader regional impact.
Environmental officials attribute the sustained poor air quality to lingering particulate matter from Diwali fireworks and seasonal agricultural burning. The elevated AQI values have prompted health advisories, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and use protective masks, especially vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
State authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have indicated that additional measures, including stricter enforcement of emission controls, may be considered if pollution levels remain high in the coming days.
Environmental officials attribute the sustained poor air quality to lingering particulate matter from Diwali fireworks and seasonal agricultural burning. The elevated AQI values have prompted health advisories, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and use protective masks, especially vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
State authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have indicated that additional measures, including stricter enforcement of emission controls, may be considered if pollution levels remain high in the coming days.