Byrnihat air quality · India
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
NAQI 106 (Moderate) in Byrnihat, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
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Pollutants in Byrnihat
- PM2.5 · µg/m³55.43.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1082.4× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³6.8Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³18.9
- SO₂ · µg/m³14.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.66
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Byrnihat 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.
What US AQI 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Byrnihat
2 stations, worst first- 15th Mile-Nongthymmai, Byrnihat -Meghalaya PCBModerate123
- Central Academy for SFSSatisfactory88
Byrnihat air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 104average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 147worst day, 19 September
- 74cleanest day, 24 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 101, about the same as the week before (100). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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Byrnihat air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Byrnihat right now?
The NAQI in Byrnihat is 106 (Moderate), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Byrnihat 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.
Which area of Byrnihat has the worst air right now?
15th Mile-Nongthymmai, Byrnihat -Meghalaya PCB has the highest reading at 123 (Moderate). Central Academy for SFS has the lowest at 88, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Byrnihat been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Byrnihat averaged NAQI 104. The worst day was 19 September at 147; the cleanest was 24 September at 74. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Byrnihat's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 55 µg/m³, about 3.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Byrnihat'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 2 monitoring stations 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.