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Patna’s Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali as AQI Tops 200 in Several Localities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 10:46 AM
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Air quality in Patna has worsened after Diwali, with the Air Quality Index crossing the 200 mark in multiple parts of the city, raising health concerns.
Patna, the capital of Bihar, is witnessing a sharp rise in air pollution levels following the Diwali celebrations. Monitoring agencies reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of the city has breached the 200 threshold, a level classified as "very poor" by national standards.
The spike comes amid fears that the festive use of firecrackers and subsequent weather conditions have compounded existing pollution problems. Comparisons with last year’s post‑Diwali data suggest a similar or worsening trend, prompting local authorities to issue health advisories for vulnerable groups.
Experts advise residents to limit outdoor activities, keep windows closed, and use masks when venturing out. The state pollution control board has indicated that it will intensify monitoring and consider temporary restrictions on firecracker sales to curb further deterioration.
While the exact number of affected neighborhoods has not been disclosed, the pattern mirrors previous years when AQI levels surged above 200 in densely populated zones, underscoring the need for sustained mitigation measures.
The situation remains under close observation, with officials urging citizens to stay informed through real‑time air quality updates and to adopt precautionary measures until the air quality improves.
The spike comes amid fears that the festive use of firecrackers and subsequent weather conditions have compounded existing pollution problems. Comparisons with last year’s post‑Diwali data suggest a similar or worsening trend, prompting local authorities to issue health advisories for vulnerable groups.
Experts advise residents to limit outdoor activities, keep windows closed, and use masks when venturing out. The state pollution control board has indicated that it will intensify monitoring and consider temporary restrictions on firecracker sales to curb further deterioration.
While the exact number of affected neighborhoods has not been disclosed, the pattern mirrors previous years when AQI levels surged above 200 in densely populated zones, underscoring the need for sustained mitigation measures.
The situation remains under close observation, with officials urging citizens to stay informed through real‑time air quality updates and to adopt precautionary measures until the air quality improves.