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Mahasamund Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Lat: 21.1074 · Lon: 82.0948
Elevation: m · Offset: 19800s
AQI Score & Core Metrics
130
Poor(US-AQI standard)
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Good (0-50)Moderate (51-100)Poor (101-150)Unhealthy (151-200)Severe (201-300)Hazardous (301+)
PM2.551.6 µg/m³
PM10135.5 µg/m³
Weather & Climate Summary

Current Conditions

31°C

Humidity: 69%

UV Index0.2
Wind Speed8.9 km/h

Primary Air Pollutants Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh)

PollutantConcentrationDetails
PM2.552 µg/m³Fine particles
PM10136 µg/m³Coarse particles
SO₂14 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO165 µg/m³Carbon monoxide
NO₂6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
O₃109 µg/m³Ozone

Hourly forecast Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh)

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Health Recommendations

Based on current air quality: Poor · AQI 130

Poor
  • Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car FilterMust
  • N95 MaskMust
  • Stay IndoorMust
Outdoor Activity Guidelines

Members of sensitive groups (children, elderly, and people with heart/lung disease) may experience health effects. The general public is unlikely to be affected immediately, but should monitor physical comfort.

Standard: US EPA AQI ScaleUpdated: Live
Cigarette Equivalent

2.3 per day

Equates to breathing local air

Weekly Exposure

16.1 cigarettes

Monthly Exposure

69 cigarettes

Risk Assessments

Prevent Health Problems

Elevated RiskHeadaches

Risk is Elevated for Poor conditions (AQI 130).

Common Symptoms

Early signs may include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do's
  • Favor indoor, filtered indoor air when the AQI is worse.
  • Hydrate and take breaks from screens or bright light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Try prescribed migraine meds, Have them accessible.
Don'ts
  • Do not do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
  • Avoid ignore worsening effects that feel unusual for you.
AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh)

103
Min. AQIat 1:00 PM on 13th Jul
126
Max. AQIat 5:00 AM on 14th Jul
13-07-2026Time14-07-2026

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Air Quality FAQs at Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh is 130 (Poor). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are poor for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.