After Diwali, rising air pollution combined with slowing wind speed has led to a sharp drop in daytime temperatures, increasing health concerns.

PM2.5 levels in Rohtak have crossed the severe mark of 400 for the third time in a month, raising serious concerns over air quality.

Rohtak recorded temporary improvement in air quality as strong winds helped disperse pollutants, though experts warned the relief was due to weather conditions and not systemic action.

Rohtak recorded a sharp rise in daily average AQI in November despite a significant reduction in stubble-burning incidents in Haryana. Experts say transport emissions and local pollution sources are major contributors.

Rohatak has seen a sharp increase in heavily polluted days this year, rising from 7 last year to 16 this year. However, farmers have burnt 37 per cent less stubble compared to the previous season, as they try to reduce pollution levels.

For the first time in eight years, the air quality in Rohtak during November has become extremely dangerous. The average PM2.5 level has reached 130, which is the highest since 2019, when it was 107.5.

Question on CAQM Station: On November 14, AQI shown as 828 at 7 am, 33 at 3 pm

Air pollution in Rohtak has reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 323, causing distress to residents. Symptoms like stinging eyes, irritation, and difficulty breathing have been reported.

पिछले साल की तुलना में इस बार पराली के कारण होने वाली घटनाएं कम हुईं, लेकिन हवा में प्रदूषण में आश्चर्यजनक रूप से उछाल आया है

रोहतक में प्रदूषण का स्तर लगातार बढ़ता जा रहा है। गुरुवार शाम जिले का एक्यूआई 357 तक पहुंच गया, जो दिल्ली के आनंद विहार (305) से भी ज्यादा रहा। सिर्फ 24 घंटों में ही प्रदूषण में 109 अंकों की बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की गई। वाहनों और औद्योगिक इकाइयों से निकलने वाले धुएं के कारण शहर की हवा लगातार खराब हो रही है। विशेषज्ञों के अनुसार, तापमान में गिरावट के साथ प्रदूषण और बढ़ने की आशंका है।

The Haryana Pollution Control Board's data for 28 cities, including Rohtak, has raised questions about its accuracy. Despite monitoring pollution levels, concerns have been raised about the reliability of the figures, especially regarding air quality in rural areas. Authorities are under scrutiny for not addressing these issues properly.

The Haryana Pollution Control Board (HPCB) set up a monitoring station in Rohtak around 2008–09 to collect air pollution data, but it has remained non-functional for nearly 15 years. Covered with metal sheets and lying idle, the station has failed to provide accurate pollution readings for the city. The report criticises HPCB for neglecting maintenance and failing to install or operate modern monitoring systems.

रोहतक में दिवाली से पहले वायु गुणवत्ता सूचकांक (एक्यूआई) बढ़कर 290 तक पहुंच गया है, जिससे हवा 'बहुत खराब' श्रेणी में आ गई है। प्रशासन ने ग्रेप-2 के नियम लागू करते हुए सड़कों पर पानी का छिड़काव और सफाई अभियान शुरू किया है।