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Pollution Watch: Jaipur Gears Up for Diwali Air and Noise
29 Oct
Summary
- Rajasthan Pollution Control Board will monitor air and noise in Jaipur.
- Monitoring will occur on November 1 and November 8 before Diwali.
- Heavy metals in PM10 and PM2.5 will be measured across multiple cities.
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) is set to meticulously monitor environmental conditions in Jaipur leading up to Diwali. From November 1st to November 8th, the board will activate 15 air monitoring stations, a mix of manual and continuous systems, to assess air quality. Concurrently, noise levels will be recorded at seven distinct locations within the city, specifically between 6 PM and midnight.
This initiative extends beyond Jaipur, encompassing a broader 15-day study from November 1st to November 15th. This exercise will focus on measuring heavy metals present in PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter. The sampling will take place at National Air Monitoring Programme stations located in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Alwar, and Bhiwadi, providing a comprehensive regional assessment.
