Jaipur's Air Quality Improves, But Rising Pollution Ahead of Diwali Raises Concerns

However, from January to November 3, 2026, Jaipur's AQI did not reach the very poor or severe category on a single day. Air quality was poor at the beginning of the year, but improved thereafter. Air quality was most relieved during the monsoon. 20 out of 31 days in July and 28 days in August were recorded in the satisfactory category. Now rising pollution levels just before Diwali is the new challenge for the city. Jaipur's air was worst affected in the beginning of the year. The AQI was above 200 on six days in January and the maximum was recorded on 257 on January 7. Air quality was moderate on 26 days in February, while only two days were recorded in the satisfactory category. Air quality was also moderate on 28 out of 31 days in March. The AQI was moderate on 27 days in April. The AQI was satisfactory on six days this month, while the number of such days improved to 16 in June and satisfactory on 20 days during the monsoon season, from August 31 to August 31. The AQI was 49 on two days in this month.