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Chicacole Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Level

Andhra Pradesh, India

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Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

61µg/m³



Poor

Last Updated: 2024-12-13 10:58:52 AM

Poor PM2.5 level in Chicacole
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Chicacole

Good
030
Moderate
60
Poor
90
Unhealthy
120
Severe
250
Hazardous
380+

What is the Current PM2.5 Level?

Chicacole

The current PM2.5 level in Chicacole based on the average air quality level across the city is 61 µg/m³, so everyone should take precautions.


4.07xAbove

The current PM2.5 level in Chicacole is 4.07x Above the recommended WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.

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Historical Air Quality Data

Chicacole

Chicacole

India 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll

PM2.5 annual mean levels


83µg/m³

each person's annual mean exposure 16.6 times WHO's guideline.

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70


Deaths per 100,000 people

attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (979,682 in total in the country).

Death percentage as per diseases

chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasechronic obstructive pulmonary disease
30%
lower respiratory infectionslower respiratory infections
24%
strokestroke
23%
ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease
22%
tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancertracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer
21%
Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes
16%
neonatal disordersneonatal disorders
11%
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PM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.

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Uncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Where Does It Come From?

Windblown Dust

Windblown Dust

Daily activities like construction or other practices
Home-related emission

Home-related emission

Household activities, such as cooking and heating
Factories and industries' emission

Factories and industries' emission

Regular operations in factories and industries
Power plants generation

Power plants generation

Emission from Routine energy production in power plants
Landfill fires

Landfill fires

Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagement
Transportation emission

Transportation emission

Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaust
Human-caused emissions

Human-caused emissions

Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residues

Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure Impacts

Irritation in Eyes

Irritation in Eyes

Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches

Headaches

Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue

Fatigue

Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma

Aggravated asthma

Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems

Breathing problems

Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Health Advice Based on Current PM2.5 Level In

Chicacole

3.0Cigarettes per day


Cigarette

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 3.0 cigarettes a day.

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  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Air Quality FAQs

at Chicacole

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current PM2.5 level in Chicacole?

The current real-time PM2.5 level in Chicacole is 61 µg/m³ (Poor). This was last updated 2024-12-13 10:58:52 AM.

When was the best PM2.5 level in Chicacole in the last 24 hours?

The best PM2.5 level was 45 µg/m³ (Moderate) at 4:13 AM during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst PM2.5 level in Chicacole in the last 24 hours?

The worst PM2.5 level was 102 µg/m³ (Unhealthy) at 8:13 PM, Dec 12, 2024 during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of PM2.5 levels in Chicacole during last 24 hours?

The PM2.5 levels in Chicacole have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 102 µg/m³ at 8:13 PM, Dec 12, 2024, lowest 45 µg/m³ at 4:13 AM.

What actions are recommended as per the current PM2.5 level in Chicacole?

Current PM2.5 levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.