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Sri Ganganagar registers highest AQI in Rajasthan as air quality worsens
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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Air quality monitoring data shows Sri Ganganagar posting the state's highest Air Quality Index, while Jaipur also faces poor air conditions.
Air quality sensors across Rajasthan have reported that Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) in the state in the latest monitoring cycle. The reading placed the city at the top of the state's pollution rankings, indicating a severe deterioration in ambient air conditions.
Jaipur, the state capital, also posted elevated AQI levels, though they remained below those observed in Sri Ganganagar. Both cities are experiencing a stretch of stagnant weather combined with regional agricultural residue burning, which has contributed to the rise in particulate matter.
Health officials have issued advisories urging residents to limit outdoor activities, especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory ailments. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have announced plans to increase real‑time reporting through the state's pollution control board.
The state government has reminded farmers of existing guidelines on crop residue management and is coordinating with neighboring states to curb cross‑border smoke that aggravates the haze. Continued vigilance is urged as the season progresses, with expectations of further fluctuations in air quality.
Jaipur, the state capital, also posted elevated AQI levels, though they remained below those observed in Sri Ganganagar. Both cities are experiencing a stretch of stagnant weather combined with regional agricultural residue burning, which has contributed to the rise in particulate matter.
Health officials have issued advisories urging residents to limit outdoor activities, especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory ailments. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have announced plans to increase real‑time reporting through the state's pollution control board.
The state government has reminded farmers of existing guidelines on crop residue management and is coordinating with neighboring states to curb cross‑border smoke that aggravates the haze. Continued vigilance is urged as the season progresses, with expectations of further fluctuations in air quality.