Rajasthan Air Pollution: Sri Ganganagar Records Highest AQI at 272, Jaipur Localities Also Face Poor Air Quality

November 10, 2026

Jaipur: Air pollution has remained an issue in Rajasthan, with multiple cities recording a high AQI level of over 200 for the second consecutive day.

Multiple regions within the state recorded high levels of pollution on Tuesday, according to pollution levels.

The highest AQI levels were recorded in Sri Ganganagar with a score of 272. Alwar and Bikaner recorded 270 and 259 respectively. Hanumangarh recorded 248, Bhiwadi 246, Churu 242 and Chittorgarh 240. Kota recorded 218 and Bharatpur 201, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

This shows that there is high levels of air pollution throughout the state. Sri Ganganagar and Alwar recorded levels between ‘poor’ to ‘very poor’, but fall under the ‘poor’ category.

Jaipur Localities Record Poor Levels

Jaipur has also not improved much with multiple localities recording poor levels.

The highest AQI was recorded in Mansarovar with a level of 230. This was followed by Police Commissionerate with 228 and Shastri Nagar at 221.

Other localities recorded significantly lower levels. Adarsh Nagar had an AQI of 163, Murlipura an AQI of 162 and Sitapura 157.

Many areas throughout the state capital have recorded high levels of pollution.

Firecrackers, Vehicles and Road Dust

The large amount of firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali has increased the levels of particulate matter and harmful pollutants in the air. However, fireworks are not the only factor.

Pollution levels are being increased by the emissions from vehicles, industries, building work and road dust. This means that air quality levels have not improved back to normal after the festival.

Health Issues

With pollution levels increasing it is a concern for those who suffer from asthma, respiratory issues and those with heart conditions. Breathing in polluted air can cause breathing difficulties, coughing, sore throat and other issues.

People have been advised to try to avoid going outside unnecessarily. If you are experiencing ongoing breathing difficulties then you should seek medical advice.

With multiple cities recording high AQI levels, residents are hoping to see an improvement in the weather and air.