Are tourists leaving Jaipur due to ongoing Fire

james1980 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 18:01

Are tourist leaving Jaipur in wake of on going fire in Jaipur town. Would it be right to visit there this week.I hear, temprature of city has increased by many degrees and lot of pollution in air is happening due to this fire in oil storage tanks.

waghobha · Nov 3rd, 2009, 19:20

I don't know if tourists are leaving Jaipur, but I presume that they are.

The fire has been burning for 5 days now and 600 cr worth of fuel has been burnt. Acid rain is also predicted.

There are many places to explore in India. I would suggest avoid Jaipur for now till the situation improves.

seasahil · Nov 3rd, 2009, 20:37

That's not true..in fact i have seen a surge in numbers in past one week.As for the fire & pollution, it has not really increased the temperature(maybe 1 or 2 degrees).Maybe in the areas in the vicinity of the oil depot, the situation is bad but that area is atleast 25 odd km from the main city & other popular tourist places!!!I feel you should come!!!

Aishah · Nov 3rd, 2009, 21:16

I'm inclined to agree with seasahil - and after all he is living in Jaipur. There is nothing to date in the newspaper re heavy pollution as a result of the fire, although with the continuing burning I guess around the immediate vicinity there would be.

I am guessing the increase in tourist numbers would be from tourists returning from the Pushkar camel fair.

Are you actually here in India now James, and thinking of going to Jaipur?
If I were you, I wouldn't be changing my plans.

puchoo · Nov 3rd, 2009, 23:06

And i would second that....

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Originally Posted by Aishah

If I were you, I wouldn't be changing my plans.

hitanshu · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:48

I'd third that. I was in the vicinity. If you are close to that area (~5-7km), you can still see the residual smoke.

But otherwise, it is not something you'd bother about

james1980 · Nov 4th, 2009, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aishah

I'm inclined to agree with seasahil - and after all he is living in Jaipur. There is nothing to date in the newspaper re heavy pollution as a result of the fire, although with the continuing burning I guess around the immediate vicinity there would be.

I am guessing the increase in tourist numbers would be from tourists returning from the Pushkar camel fair.

Are you actually here in India now James, and thinking of going to Jaipur?
If I were you, I wouldn't be changing my plans.

Right now in delhi, though we had no fixed plan, just an outing for weekend to some nearby place.Agra or Jaipur was to be decided.

puchoo · Nov 4th, 2009, 18:56

Quite , Its not like a volcano or something went off...

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Originally Posted by hitanshu

But otherwise, it is not something you'd bother about

seasahil · Nov 4th, 2009, 22:41

The smog/pollution has subsided today & there was even a drop in temperature.Great time to come to Jaipur ;-)

Nisha Kaur · Nov 13th, 2009, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by james1980

Are tourist leaving Jaipur in wake of on going fire in Jaipur town. Would it be right to visit there this week.I hear, temprature of city has increased by many degrees and lot of pollution in air is happening due to this fire in oil storage tanks.

The air is too much polluted.. i suggest choose some other option.. there are many places to see

hitanshu · Nov 13th, 2009, 14:26

I was there on 2nd Nov - about 8km from the site. Had no issues whatsoever. Please be more specific in the timing and content of your recommendation

seasahil · Nov 13th, 2009, 17:35

I agree there...i was near the sight of actual fire & dint feel any signs of pollution!!!

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Originally Posted by hitanshu

I was there on 2nd Nov - about 8km from the site. Had no issues whatsoever. Please be more specific in the timing and content of your recommendation

Nov 3rd, 2009, 18:01	#1
james1980 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 74	Are tourists leaving Jaipur due to ongoing Fire Are tourist leaving Jaipur in wake of on going fire in Jaipur town. Would it be right to visit there this week.I hear, temprature of city has increased by many degrees and lot of pollution in air is happening due to this fire in oil storage tanks. __________________ Wandering one gathers honey

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Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,626	I'm inclined to agree with seasahil - and after all he is living in Jaipur. There is nothing to date in the newspaper re heavy pollution as a result of the fire, although with the continuing burning I guess around the immediate vicinity there would be. I am guessing the increase in tourist numbers would be from tourists returning from the Pushkar camel fair. Are you actually here in India now James, and thinking of going to Jaipur? If I were you, I wouldn't be changing my plans. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	I'd third that. I was in the vicinity. If you are close to that area (~5-7km), you can still see the residual smoke. But otherwise, it is not something you'd bother about __________________ SMASH!!!!

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Nov 3rd, 2009, 19:20	#2
waghobha Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 52	I don't know if tourists are leaving Jaipur, but I presume that they are. The fire has been burning for 5 days now and 600 cr worth of fuel has been burnt. Acid rain is also predicted. There are many places to explore in India. I would suggest avoid Jaipur for now till the situation improves.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 20:37	#3
seasahil Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 58	That's not true..in fact i have seen a surge in numbers in past one week.As for the fire & pollution, it has not really increased the temperature(maybe 1 or 2 degrees).Maybe in the areas in the vicinity of the oil depot, the situation is bad but that area is atleast 25 odd km from the main city & other popular tourist places!!!I feel you should come!!!

Nov 4th, 2009, 22:41	#9
seasahil Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 58	The smog/pollution has subsided today & there was even a drop in temperature.Great time to come to Jaipur ;-)

Nov 13th, 2009, 14:26	#11
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	I was there on 2nd Nov - about 8km from the site. Had no issues whatsoever. Please be more specific in the timing and content of your recommendation