Pimpri-Chinchwad air quality · Maharashtra, India
Children breathe more air for their size, so they feel it first
NAQI 119 (Moderate) in Pimpri-Chinchwad, from 5 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 121 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
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Pollutants in Pimpri-Chinchwad
- PM2.5 · µg/m³43.42.9× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1292.9× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³35.8Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³27.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.1Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³2.11
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Pimpri-Chinchwad 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 Pimpri-Chinchwad
4 stations, worst first- Bhumkar Nagar, PuneModerate150
- Gavalinagar, Pimpri ChinchwadModerate120
- Transport Nagar-Nigdi, PuneModerate109
- Savta Mali NagarSatisfactory99
Pimpri-Chinchwad air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 92average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 165worst day, 17 October
- 37cleanest day, 14 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 132, about the same as the week before (132). 7 of the last 37 days were Good.
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Pimpri-Chinchwad air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Pimpri-Chinchwad right now?
The NAQI in Pimpri-Chinchwad is 119 (Moderate), based on 5 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 121 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Pimpri-Chinchwad 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 Pimpri-Chinchwad has the worst air right now?
Bhumkar Nagar, Pune has the highest reading at 150 (Moderate). Savta Mali Nagar has the lowest at 99, out of 4 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Pimpri-Chinchwad been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Pimpri-Chinchwad averaged NAQI 92. The worst day was 17 October at 165; the cleanest was 14 September at 37. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Pimpri-Chinchwad's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 43 µg/m³, about 2.9 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Pimpri-Chinchwad'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 5 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.