The pollution levels recorded in
several cities of Rajasthan this year
on Diwali was the highest in the last
three years.
The pollution levels in Jaipur and
Jodhpur were recorded three times
higher than normal. The capital
Jaipur, which had an AQI of 140 two
days ago, recorded an air quality
index of more than 340. The city of
Jodhpur recorded AQI 330.
Alwar 250 and Udaipur 235. Kota,
Ajmer, Alwar and Udaipur have
recorded twice the pollution than normal days.
Bhiwadi turned out to be the most
polluted city in Rajasthan as the
pollution levels here crossed 408.
Bursting of crackers on Diwali night
has led to a sudden rise in pollution across the state.
The AQI levels recorded on the
morning of November 5 was 341 in
Jaipur, Jodhpur 327, Ajmer 259,
Udaipur 236, Pali 192, Kota 255,
Alwar 246. In Shahpura the AQI
reached 298, in Bhiwadi the AQI was 408.
As per the Health Department of
Rajasthan, people suffering from
asthma, respiratory diseases, and
post covid symptoms are advised to t
Take extreme precautions till the
pollution level comes back to normal.
The level of pollution this year has
reached the highest mark as compared to the last two years.