Emergency! Severe air pollution warning.

Are you breathing in Faridkot?

303µg/m3

PM2.5

13+ 🚬

Smoking

617K

Population

The PM2.5 air quality forecast for Faridkot, Punjab right now is 303 µg/m3. That's extremely polluted. You should consider a face mask, air purifier and reducing your outdoor activity.

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Air pollution in Faridkot, Punjab

The air quality in Faridkot right now is severely polluted. It is equivalent to smoking + cigarettes today. This is an emergency. Everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors. Remain indoors and keep activity levels low. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy. Everyone should consider wearing a face mask, using an air purifer and reducing outdoor activites to reduce your air pollution exposure.

PM2.5 Air Quality Forecast

monday

303.4 ug/m3

3am

204.5 ug/m3

6am

159.4 ug/m3

9am

136.3 ug/m3

12pm

109.1 ug/m3

3pm

97.7 ug/m3

6pm

88.3 ug/m3

9pm

80.5 ug/m3

tuesday

78.4 ug/m3

3am

79.1 ug/m3

6am

80.3 ug/m3

9am

78.5 ug/m3

12pm

73.6 ug/m3

3pm

71.6 ug/m3

6pm

71.2 ug/m3

9pm

72.7 ug/m3

wednesday

77.5 ug/m3

3am

84.2 ug/m3

6am

91.3 ug/m3

9am

100.1 ug/m3

12pm

110.3 ug/m3

3pm

111.3 ug/m3

6pm

111.4 ug/m3

9pm

115.0 ug/m3

“Air pollution damages every organ and virtually every cell in the human body."

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you wanted to know about air pollution in Faridkot.

Is it safe to breathe in Faridkot right now?

The WHO's clean air guileline for PM2.5 is 25µg/m3. Currently in Faridkot, the forecast says it is 303 µg/m3. Hence, the air is not clean.

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You're likely at high risk to experience adverse health effects due to air pollution. You should try to identify the sources of air pollution around you and try to reduce your exposure to it. It is not usually possible to eliminate air pollution, but proactive measures can help. In the meantime, you can wear a face mask, use an air purifier or get an air quality monitor to track your personal exposure to air pollution. Please consult your physician.

What is the data source for these air quality forecasts?

All the air quality forecasts on AirPollution.io come from Urban Emissions, India's leading source of information, research and analysis about air pollution. It is led by Dr. Sarath Guttikunda.

How polluted are other cities in Punjab?

Air pollution varies from city to city and even from one neighborhood to another within a city. You can review the air quality forecasts for Punjab or it's cities like Ludhiana, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar or Firozpur anytime.

What city has the worst air pollution in India?

It is tempting to ask this question, but let's first recognize that air pollution is a problem that affects the vast majority of India. Currently Indians across districts are breathing air that does not meet WHO's clean air guidelines. But to answer your question, the residents of Faridkot district in Punjab are breathing the worst air pollution in India right now with µg/m3 of PM2.5 pollution.

I don't have money to buy an expensive face mask and air purifier. What can I do?

I am glad you asked. Many face masks and air purifiers available in the market are quite expensive, but not all of them. A company called Smart Air Filters sells affordable air purifiers and face masks. This is not an ad.

“As a chest surgeon who has been operating on lungs since 1988, I am pained to say that it is time to call India’s deadly pollution crisis a public health emergency. Over the years, I have witnessed a change in the color of patients’ lungs from pink to black.”
Dr. Arvind Kumar

“There are no safe air pollution limits, and so there can be no moderations. We need to take drastic actions.”
The Ella Roberta Family Foundation

BREATHING KILLS

Where are India's
most polluted districts?

The health effects of air pollution are staggering. According to a story in The Guardian, air pollution may damage every organ and virtually every cell in the human body. Yes, air pollution increases the risk of heart attacks, lung cancer, asthma and COPD, but it is also known to exacerbate depression and also increase violent crime in a city.

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PM2.5 forecast is 303.4 µg/m3

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