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Patna AQI Crosses 200 in Several Areas Post-Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 10:36 AM
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Air quality in Patna has deteriorated following Diwali, with AQI levels exceeding 200 in multiple zones. Residents are advised to stay indoors as pollution levels rise.
Concerns over air quality in the Bihar capital, Patna, have intensified in the days following the Diwali festival. Monitoring data indicates that Air Quality Index (AQI) levels have crossed the 200 mark in several key areas of the city, signaling hazardous pollution conditions.
The surge in particulate matter is attributed to the widespread use of fireworks and firecrackers during the festival celebrations. While specific real-time rankings for the most polluted zone were not detailed in the initial reports, the overall trend points to a significant degradation in air health across the metropolitan area.
Health experts generally advise residents to minimize outdoor exposure during such spikes in pollution. Vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, are particularly at risk and are urged to take necessary precautions such as using masks and keeping windows closed.
The surge in particulate matter is attributed to the widespread use of fireworks and firecrackers during the festival celebrations. While specific real-time rankings for the most polluted zone were not detailed in the initial reports, the overall trend points to a significant degradation in air health across the metropolitan area.
Health experts generally advise residents to minimize outdoor exposure during such spikes in pollution. Vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, are particularly at risk and are urged to take necessary precautions such as using masks and keeping windows closed.