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Diwali fireworks drive Bhopal's TT Nagar AQI beyond 350
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
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Air quality in Bhopal’s TT Nagar spiked to an AQI of 355 after Diwali fireworks, 42 points higher than the same period last year.
After Diwali celebrations, the air quality in Bhopal deteriorated sharply, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the TT Nagar area climbing to 355, according to the latest readings from the state pollution control board.
The figure represents an increase of 42 points compared with the AQI recorded at the same time last year, indicating a significant rise in particulate matter and other pollutants linked to the widespread use of fireworks.
The Environment Complex monitoring station also reported a 37‑point jump in its AQI reading over the previous year, underscoring the broader impact of the festivities on the city’s atmosphere.
Health officials have warned residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor exposure and use masks until the pollution levels subside.
The figure represents an increase of 42 points compared with the AQI recorded at the same time last year, indicating a significant rise in particulate matter and other pollutants linked to the widespread use of fireworks.
The Environment Complex monitoring station also reported a 37‑point jump in its AQI reading over the previous year, underscoring the broader impact of the festivities on the city’s atmosphere.
Health officials have warned residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to limit outdoor exposure and use masks until the pollution levels subside.