Jaipur, Nov 24 || After Delhi, rising pollution levels have now spread into Rajasthan, triggering concern across the state as air quality worsens. More than a dozen cities, including the capital Jaipur, recorded poor to severe air quality on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 200 mark in at least 12 major urban centres. Bhiwadi and Kota emerged as the most polluted cities of the day, both crossing the 300 mark, while Jaipur’s Sitapura industrial area touched an alarming 307 AQI, placing it firmly in the severe category.
This marks the third-consecutive day Jaipur has remained enveloped in dense smog as pollutants accumulated near the ground due to cooling temperatures and stagnant winds. Throughout the day, large parts of Jaipur and its outskirts were shrouded in haze, reducing visibility and forcing residents to limit outdoor activities. Environmental experts warn that such persistent smog may trigger a spike in respiratory, cardiac and eye-related ailments, especially among children, the elderly and those already suffering from chronic health issues.
Although pollution levels eased slightly by evening and the AQI dipped marginally, air quality remained well within the poor category.