Dewas air quality · Madhya Pradesh, India
Children breathe more air for their size, so they feel it first
NAQI 106 (Moderate) in Dewas, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 137 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Dewas
- PM2.5 · µg/m³50.03.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³79.01.8× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³85.83.4× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³35.0
- SO₂ · µg/m³18.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.88
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Dewas 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 →
Dewas air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 107average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 151worst day, 3 October
- 58cleanest day, 18 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 132, about the same as the week before (126). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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Dewas air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Dewas right now?
The NAQI in Dewas is 106 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 137 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Dewas 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 Dewas been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Dewas averaged NAQI 107. The worst day was 3 October at 151; the cleanest was 18 September at 58. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Dewas's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 50 µg/m³, about 3.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Dewas'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.