Keonjhar air quality · India
Morning hours tend to read higher as cold air traps pollution
NAQI 129 (Moderate) in Keonjhar, from 2 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 130 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
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Pollutants in Keonjhar
- PM2.5 · µg/m³47.23.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1423.2× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³17.3Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³8.1
- SO₂ · µg/m³25.3Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.06
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Keonjhar 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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Air quality by area in Keonjhar
2 stations, worst first- Dharanidhar UniversityModerate129
- JagamohanpurGood44
Keonjhar air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 60average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 114worst day, 19 October
- 30cleanest day, 15 October
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 63, about the same as the week before (60). 12 of the last 37 days were Good.
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Keonjhar air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Keonjhar right now?
The NAQI in Keonjhar is 129 (Moderate), based on 2 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 130 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Keonjhar 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 Keonjhar has the worst air right now?
Dharanidhar University has the highest reading at 129 (Moderate). Jagamohanpur has the lowest at 44, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Keonjhar been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Keonjhar averaged NAQI 60. The worst day was 19 October at 114; the cleanest was 15 October at 30. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Keonjhar's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 47 µg/m³, about 3.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Keonjhar'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.