Barrackpore air quality · India
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
NAQI 107 (Moderate) in Barrackpore, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 155 (Unhealthy).
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Pollutants in Barrackpore
- PM2.5 · µg/m³60.64.0× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1112.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³25.1Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³4.1
- SO₂ · µg/m³12.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.94
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Barrackpore 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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Barrackpore air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 79average daily NAQI over 36 days
- 133worst day, 13 October
- 34cleanest day, 23 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 92, about the same as the week before (95). 7 of the last 36 days were Good.
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Barrackpore air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Barrackpore right now?
The NAQI in Barrackpore is 107 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 155 (Unhealthy).
Is it safe to go outside in Barrackpore 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 Barrackpore been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Barrackpore averaged NAQI 79. The worst day was 13 October at 133; the cleanest was 23 September at 34. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Barrackpore's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 61 µg/m³, about 4.0 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Barrackpore'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.