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Bihar's Air Quality Plummets: Patna and 5 Cities in 'Poor' Zone
11 Jan
Summary
- Five Bihar cities, including Patna, now have 'poor' AQI levels over 200.
- Siwan is the most polluted town with an AQI of 267, ranking 11th nationally.
- Winter factors like emissions, dust, and burning contribute to the pollution spike.
Air quality has sharply declined across several parts of Bihar, with the capital city, Patna, and four other urban centers now registering 'poor' Air Quality Index (AQI) levels above 200. Siwan has emerged as the state's most polluted city, recording an AQI of 267, which places it among the top 11 most polluted cities nationwide. This critical air quality situation is affecting other cities like Ara, Hajipur, and Buxar.
