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Chennai Air Quality Index (AQI)

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Air Pollution Levels in Chennai

Ambient AQI Index
190MOD
Dominant Pollutant: O₃

India Air Quality Index (AQI) Scale Reference Key

0-50
GOOD
51-100
SATISFACTORY
101-200
MODERATE
201-300
POOR
301-400
V. POOR
401+
SEVERE
Current Status Advice: People with respiratory conditions should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

Active Atmospheric Pollutant Parameters

Particulate Matter 2.5

PM2.5
12.6µg/m³
Good

Fine inhalable particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.

Particulate Matter 10

PM10
20.4µg/m³
Good

Coarse dust particles commonly generated from roads and construction.

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO₂
3.6µg/m³
Good

Produced mainly from vehicle emissions and fuel combustion.

Sulfur Dioxide

SO₂
5.7µg/m³
Good

Released from industrial processes and fossil fuel burning.

Carbon Monoxide

CO
175µg/m³
Good

Generated through incomplete combustion of fuels.

OzoneDOMINANT

O₃
101µg/m³
Moderate

Ground-level ozone forms through sunlight-driven chemical reactions.

Chennai AQI Today

Weather conditions are expected to remain Moderate air quality

The latest Chennai AQI update shows an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 190, placing air quality in the Moderate category. Current conditions suggest that the air is may cause breathing discomfort for sensitive groups, making it suitable for most outdoor activities. According to the Chennai AQI forecast, air quality is being monitored in real time and may change throughout the day depending on pollution levels.

Chennai AQI FAQs

Frequently asked questions regarding temperature details, rain predictions, and winter transitions in Chennai.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chennai is 190, which falls under the Moderate category.

With an AQI of 190, the air quality in Chennai is currently classified as Moderate.

An AQI of 190 indicates moderate air quality. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exposure.

CO is currently the dominant pollutant in Chennai, contributing the most to the city's AQI today.

Current air quality readings in Chennai show PM2.5 levels at 12.6 and PM10 levels at 20.4.

NO2 is 3.6, SO2 is 5.7, O3 is 101, and CO is 175 in Chennai today.

According to current readings, air quality in Chennai is expected to remain in the Moderate category throughout the day.

AQI data for Chennai is updated regularly using real-time monitoring stations and environmental sensors.

Based on the current AQI of 190, air quality in Chennai is categorized as Moderate. It is advisable to limit prolonged outdoor exposure.