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Chennai Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-04-24 03:25:39 AM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
78
Air Quality is
Moderate
pm10 :  61 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  23 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi moderate level in Chennai
partly cloudy

29 °C

Partly Cloudy
Humidity
Humidity84 %

Wind Speed
Wind Speed14 km/h

UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2025-04-24 03:25:39 AM (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
101AQI
22%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
4%
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
Moderate
77
23
59
32
72
Abiramapuram
Moderate
77
23
59
32
72
Achuthan Nagar
Moderate
77
23
59
32
73
Alandur Bus Depot
Moderate
78
24
60
32
72
Arumbakkam
Moderate
77
23
59
32
72
Chennai US Consulate
Moderate
69
19
58
31
74
Gandhi Nagar Ennore
Moderate
79
24
60
32
74
Intuc Nagar
Moderate
81
25
61
32
72
Kodungaiyur
Moderate
77
23
59
32
72
Korattur
Moderate
80
24
63
32
72
Kumaraswami Nagar
Moderate
80
24
60
31
76
Manali
Moderate
83
26
62
32
72
Manali Village
Moderate
88
29
84
30
63
Muthtamil Nagar
Moderate
80
24
63
32
72
Neelankari
Moderate
79
24
60
32
73
Parle Town
Moderate
69
19
58
31
74
Perungudi
Moderate
78
23
60
32
73
Potheri
Moderate
71
20
58
31
77
Royapuram
Moderate
76
22
58
32
76
Sridevi Colony
Moderate
77
23
59
32
72
Stella Maris College
Moderate
77
23
59
32
75
Thirumurugan Salai
Moderate
79
24
63
32
73
Velachery Res. Area
Moderate
77
23
60
32
72

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Health Advice For People Living In

Chennai

1Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 7.0 Cigarettes
Monthly 30.0 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.0 cigarettes a day.

Source:

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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 Moderate (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 78 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-04-24 03:25:39 AM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 64 (Moderate) at 5:09 PM (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 80 (Moderate) at 3:39 AM (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 80 at 3:39 AM (Local Time), lowest 64 at 5:09 PM (Local Time).

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

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.