Paradeep air quality · India
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
NAQI 198 (Moderate) in Paradeep, from 1 CPCB monitoring station. On the US scale that is 146 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
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Pollutants in Paradeep
- PM2.5 · µg/m³38.42.6× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³2465.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³14.9Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³36.9
- SO₂ · µg/m³11.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.80
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Paradeep 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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Paradeep air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 111average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 188worst day, 1 October
- 77cleanest day, 25 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 105, better than the week before (142). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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Paradeep air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Paradeep right now?
The NAQI in Paradeep is 198 (Moderate). On the US AQI scale the same air reads 146 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Paradeep 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 Paradeep been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Paradeep averaged NAQI 111. The worst day was 1 October at 188; the cleanest was 25 September at 77. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Paradeep's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 38 µg/m³, about 2.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Paradeep'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.