Air quality in Kolkata
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Kolkata
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Kolkata Air Quality Map
Real-time Kolkata air pollution map
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Weather
What is the current weather in Kolkata?
| Weather | Mist |
| Temperature | 80.6°F |
| Humidity | 47% |
| Wind | 6.9 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
Air pollution has cost an estimated3,800 deaths*in Kolkata in 2021LEARN MORE*Air pollution also cost approximately $550,000,000 USD in Kolkata in 2021.
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Real-time India city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mullanpur, Punjab | 241 |
| 2 | Alandi, Maharashtra | 209 |
| 3 | Pitampura, Delhi | 202 |
| 4 | Karol Bagh, Delhi | 179 |
| 5 | Delhi, Delhi | 175 |
| 6 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 175 |
| 7 | Hubli, Karnataka | 173 |
| 8 | Kolkata, West Bengal | 173 |
| 9 | New Delhi, Delhi | 173 |
| 10 | Bara Bazar, West Bengal | 171 |
(local time)
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Real-time Kolkata air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BITM - WBPCB | 175 |
| 2 | US Consulate in Kolkata | 167 |
| 3 | Rabindra Sarobar - WBPCB | 163 |
(local time)
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US AQI
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Overview
What is the current air quality in Kolkata?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy | 173 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 98.3µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 194.4µg/m³ | |
| O3 | 4.6µg/m³ | |
| NO2 | 7.4µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 3.7µg/m³ | |
| CO | 2737µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Kolkata is currently 19.7 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Kolkata?
 | Wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Avoid outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Kolkata air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 3 | Unhealthy 157 US AQI |  | 84.2°57.2° |  11.2 mp/h |
| Saturday, Feb 4 | Unhealthy 154 US AQI | | 84.2°59° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Feb 5 | Unhealthy 152 US AQI | | 84.2°59° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy 173 US AQI |  | 86°62.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Feb 7 | Unhealthy 153 US AQI | | 87.8°62.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Feb 8 | Unhealthy 158 US AQI | | 87.8°64.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, Feb 9 | Unhealthy 165 US AQI |  | 87.8°66.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, Feb 10 | Unhealthy 160 US AQI |  | 89.6°64.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Feb 11 | Unhealthy 159 US AQI | | 95°66.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Feb 12 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 142 US AQI  | | 91.4°68° | 11.2 mp/h |
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Historical
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Kolkata air quality data attribution
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- West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB)
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- U.S. Department of State
1 station
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