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Is the air quality good in Kolkata right now? Kolkata, India currently has an Air Quality Index of 170, classified as Unhealthy. PM2.5 is 70.1 μg/m³ (14.0x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Reduce outdoor exposure; wear an N95 mask outside.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), Kolkata, India has an air quality index of 170 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 is 70.1 μg/m³ (14.0x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 79.2 μg/m³, ozone 131.0 ppb, NO2 15.5 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exertion. Others should limit prolonged outdoor activity.
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Kolkata air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Kolkata safe right now?
Kolkata currently has an AQI of 170, classified as Unhealthy. Unhealthy for all - reduce outdoor exposure, wear an N95 mask outside.
What is the PM2.5 level in Kolkata?
PM2.5 in Kolkata is currently 70.1 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Current level is 14.0x the WHO annual guideline.
Where does Kolkata's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Kolkata: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in Kolkata?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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