Baripada air quality · India
Morning hours tend to read higher as cold air traps pollution
NAQI 133 (Moderate) in Baripada, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 162 (Unhealthy).
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Pollutants in Baripada
- PM2.5 · µg/m³70.54.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1282.8× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³62.32.5× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³1.1
- SO₂ · µg/m³5.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.92
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Baripada right now?
May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current NAQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Baripada air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 76average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 140worst day, 3 October
- 35cleanest day, 21 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 72, better than the week before (81). 11 of the last 37 days were Good.
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Baripada air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Baripada right now?
The NAQI in Baripada is 133 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 162 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Baripada today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
How has air quality in Baripada been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Baripada averaged NAQI 76. The worst day was 3 October at 140; the cleanest was 21 September at 35. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Baripada's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 71 µg/m³, about 4.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Baripada's air quality data come from?
From State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network, using 1 monitoring station in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.