Primary Pollutant

(AQI)

Kolkata MODERATE aqi boy Kolkata MODERATE aqi boy Kolkata MODERATE aqi boy

Kolkata Air Quality Index (AQI) | India

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level West Bengal

Last Update: 19 Mar 2024, 04:50pm

Kolkata MODERATE aqi boy Kolkata MODERATE aqi boy Kolkata MODERATE aqi boy

Most Polluted Cities in India

Least Polluted Cities in India


Comparative Exposure with Kolkata

24 hrs avg AQI

Kolkata

West Bengal

India

Major Air Pollutants in Kolkata

live rank icon
Kolkata sulphur sioxide so2 icon
22 (SO2)
Carbon-mono-oxide icon
243 (CO)
Kolkata nitrogen dioxide no2 icon
14 (NO2)

PM2.5 2.2X

The current PM2.5 concentration in Kolkata is 2.2 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Kolkata - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Ballygunge MODERATE 97 72 34 72 30 53
Kolkata Us Consulate POOR 124 96 45 96 30 53
Jadavpur POOR 105 74 37 74 30 53
Fort William MODERATE 80 69 26 69 30 53
Victoria POOR 137 105 50 108 30 53
Rabindra Sarobar GOOD 43 46 5 19 30 53
Dhakuria MODERATE 84 61 28 61 31 46
Kulia POOR 117 94 42 94 31 46
Tangra POOR 102 81 36 81 31 46
Chetla MODERATE 78 55 25 55 31 46

Weather Conditions in Kolkata

live rank icon
What are the weather and climatic conditions in Kolkata?
weather icon
Temperature icon
˚C | ˚F

Local Time

|


Sunrise
Sunset
06:26 AM
06:26 PM
Wind Speed Icon

Wind speed

33 km/h

UV Index Icon

UV Index

16

Pressure Icon

Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Kolkata

How to protect yourself from air pollution around Kolkata, India?
wear mask icon

Wear Mask

Required
stay indoors icon

Stay Indoor

Not Required
shut opening icon cross

Windows

Keep Close
use a purifier icon

Use Purifier

Required
family icon  cross

Family

Allow Outdoor

Kolkata Air Quality Forecast



Day

AQI

Weather


Temp.


Today

134

AQI

1st day weather condition icon


Friday

134

AQI

2nd day weather condition icon


Saturday

134

AQI

3rd day weather condition icon


Sunday

134

AQI

4th day weather condition icon


Monday

134

AQI

5th day weather condition icon


Tuesday

134

AQI

6th day weather condition icon


Wednesday

134

AQI

7th day weather condition icon



Kolkata

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

Most Polluted Cities in India

Least Polluted Cities in India


Comparative Exposure with Kolkata

24 hrs avg AQI

Kolkata

West Bengal

India



FAQs of Kolkata Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Kolkata.


The real-time air quality in Kolkata is 75 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated 6 minutes ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Kolkata is 33 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 1.32 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Kolkata starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Kolkata until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Kolkata is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Kolkata , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Kolkata is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




World's Most Polluted Cities & Countries AQI Ranking

Real-time top most polluted cities, and monthly & annual historic AQI ranking of cities & countries

prana air cair+ indoor air quality monitor for Kolkata

Kolkata AIR POLLUTION

· · ·

my Btn

Keep a track of Kolkata air pollution
level on “AQI Air Quality App

Know what you breathe and the quality of air in your city and nearby locations. Real-time AQI, map, weather & fire data, health advice with insightful & anlytical dasbboards.

aqi air quality mobile app for Kolkata
Kolkata background image
icon
winter air pollution ranking 2024
Get In Touch