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Kolkata Air Quality Index (AQI)

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Air Pollution Levels in Kolkata

Ambient AQI Index
143Unknown
Dominant Pollutant: PM2.5

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:

Active Atmospheric Pollutant Parameters

DOMINANT

Particulate Matter 2.5

PM2.5
49.1µg/m³
Moderate

Fine inhalable particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.

Particulate Matter 10

PM10
52.4µg/m³
Moderate

Coarse dust particles commonly generated from roads and construction.

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO₂
16.9µg/m³
Good

Produced mainly from vehicle emissions and fuel combustion.

Sulfur Dioxide

SO₂
13.6µg/m³
Good

Released from industrial processes and fossil fuel burning.

Carbon Monoxide

CO
734µg/m³
Good

Generated through incomplete combustion of fuels.

Ozone

O₃
83µg/m³
Good

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

Kolkata AQI Today

Weather conditions are expected to remain Moderate air quality

The latest Kolkata AQI update shows an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 143, 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 Kolkata AQI forecast, air quality is being monitored in real time and may change throughout the day depending on pollution levels.

Kolkata AQI FAQs

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

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kolkata is 143, which falls under the Moderate category.

With an AQI of 143, the air quality in Kolkata is currently classified as Moderate.

An AQI of 143 indicates moderate air quality. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exposure.

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

Current air quality readings in Kolkata show PM2.5 levels at 49.1 and PM10 levels at 52.4.

NO2 is 16.9, SO2 is 13.6, O3 is 83, and CO is 734 in Kolkata today.

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

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

Based on the current AQI of 143, air quality in Kolkata is categorized as Moderate. It is advisable to limit prolonged outdoor exposure.