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Jaipur Air Quality Improves: No 'Very Poor' Days in 10 Months
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:47 AM
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Jaipur's Air Quality Index (AQI) did not enter the 'Very Poor' or 'Severe' categories between January and November 3. While monsoon months saw the cleanest air, experts warn of potential pollution spikes during Diwali due to fireworks.
Air quality in Jaipur has shown a notable improvement over the past ten months, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) failing to reach the 'Very Poor' or 'Severe' categories on any single day between January and November 3. This period marks a significant deviation from previous years where such high pollution levels were frequently recorded during the winter months.
Data indicates that the monsoon season contributed significantly to this cleaner air, as rainfall and weather patterns helped reduce particulate matter in the atmosphere. The consistent absence of severe pollution days suggests a temporary but positive trend in the capital's environmental health.
However, environmental observers caution that this improvement may be short-lived. With the festival of Diwali approaching, there are growing concerns about a potential spike in pollution levels. The traditional use of fireworks and increased vehicular emissions are expected to impact air quality in the coming days.
Authorities and residents are now focused on monitoring the situation closely as the city prepares for the festive season, which historically poses the greatest challenge to Jaipur's air quality.
Data indicates that the monsoon season contributed significantly to this cleaner air, as rainfall and weather patterns helped reduce particulate matter in the atmosphere. The consistent absence of severe pollution days suggests a temporary but positive trend in the capital's environmental health.
However, environmental observers caution that this improvement may be short-lived. With the festival of Diwali approaching, there are growing concerns about a potential spike in pollution levels. The traditional use of fireworks and increased vehicular emissions are expected to impact air quality in the coming days.
Authorities and residents are now focused on monitoring the situation closely as the city prepares for the festive season, which historically poses the greatest challenge to Jaipur's air quality.