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Chennai Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: 2025-05-15 03:26:06 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
119
Air Quality is
Poor
pm10 :  85 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  43 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi poor level in Chennai
mist

36 °C

Mist
Humidity
Humidity57 %

Wind Speed
Wind Speed19 km/h

UV Index
UV Index6
Last Updated: 2025-05-15 03:26:06 PM (Local Time)


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Historical Air Quality Data

Chennai

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Year
.
AQI


Annual AQI Trends

2020
86AQI
2021
81AQI
-6%
Fall
2022
85AQI
5%
Rise
2023
90AQI
6%
Rise
2024
83AQI
-8%
Fall
2025
98AQI
18%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
3%
Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 2020133AQI

Least PollutedMay, 202153AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Chennai's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Abhiramapuram
Poor
117
42
79
36
61
Abiramapuram
Poor
117
42
79
36
61
Achuthan Nagar
Poor
119
43
79
36
59
Alandur Bus Depot
Poor
124
45
88
36
61
Arumbakkam
Poor
129
47
77
36
59
Chennai US Consulate
Poor
121
44
81
36
59
Gandhi Nagar Ennore
Poor
116
42
77
36
60
Intuc Nagar
Poor
118
42
76
36
58
Kodungaiyur
Poor
125
45
103
36
60
Korattur
Poor
104
37
75
36
61
Kumaraswami Nagar
Poor
136
50
104
36
57
Manali
Poor
119
43
108
36
59
Manali Village
Moderate
68
18
66
34
51
Muthtamil Nagar
Poor
104
37
75
36
61
Neelankari
Poor
142
52
110
36
61
Parle Town
Poor
121
44
81
36
59
Perungudi
Poor
141
52
111
36
61
Potheri
Poor
117
42
81
36
60
Royapuram
Poor
130
47
78
36
60
Sridevi Colony
Poor
117
42
78
36
59
Stella Maris College
Poor
116
42
79
36
60
Thirumurugan Salai
Poor
126
46
79
36
62
Velachery Res. Area
Poor
104
37
81
36
59

India's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Health Advice For People Living In

Chennai

1.5Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 10.5 Cigarettes
Monthly 45.0 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.5 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth


Solutions for Current AQI

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • 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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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Chennai

  • asthma due to air pollution in ChennaiAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in ChennaiHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in ChennaiAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in ChennaiSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in ChennaiCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in ChennaiChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Chennai

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Poor (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

  • Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.

  • Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.

  • Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

  • Exercise outdoors without a mask.

  • Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

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Air Quality FAQs

at Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Chennai?

The current real-time AQI level in Chennai is 119 (Poor). This was last updated 2025-05-15 03:26:06 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Chennai in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 84 (Moderate) at 9:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Chennai in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 119 (Poor) at 3:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Chennai during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Chennai have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 119 at 3:09 PM (Local Time), lowest 84 at 9:09 AM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Chennai?

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