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Patna readies anti‑pollution plan ahead of Diwali after 32% AQI rise last year
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:50 PM
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Patna authorities have announced pre‑emptive measures to curb air‑pollution during the upcoming Diwali period, following a 32% post‑Diwali AQI surge last year.
Patna's air quality officials are gearing up for the Diwali season with a targeted plan to keep pollution levels in check. The move comes after data from the previous year showed a 32% jump in the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the days following the festival, causing discomfort for residents.
The municipal administration has outlined a set of precautionary actions that will be implemented before the festival begins. While exact details of the plan have not been disclosed, officials indicated that monitoring stations will be intensified and enforcement of existing emission norms will be stepped up.
Public health experts have welcomed the proactive approach, noting that early interventions can mitigate the health impacts associated with high particulate matter concentrations. The authorities have urged citizens to limit the use of firecrackers and to adopt cleaner alternatives where possible.
If the measures prove effective, Patna could avoid a repeat of last year's air‑quality deterioration and set a precedent for other North Indian cities facing similar seasonal spikes.
The municipal administration has outlined a set of precautionary actions that will be implemented before the festival begins. While exact details of the plan have not been disclosed, officials indicated that monitoring stations will be intensified and enforcement of existing emission norms will be stepped up.
Public health experts have welcomed the proactive approach, noting that early interventions can mitigate the health impacts associated with high particulate matter concentrations. The authorities have urged citizens to limit the use of firecrackers and to adopt cleaner alternatives where possible.
If the measures prove effective, Patna could avoid a repeat of last year's air‑quality deterioration and set a precedent for other North Indian cities facing similar seasonal spikes.