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23µg/m3

PM2.5

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41K

Population

The PM2.5 air quality forecast for Mahe, Pondicherry right now is 23 µg/m3. That's clean air. Did you know that only 8% of people on earth have access to clean air?

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Air pollution in Mahe, Pondicherry

The air quality in Mahe right now is good. The air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5 Air Quality Forecast

monday

22.8 ug/m3

3am

23.5 ug/m3

6am

24.5 ug/m3

9am

25.0 ug/m3

12pm

24.0 ug/m3

3pm

23.2 ug/m3

6pm

22.5 ug/m3

9pm

22.4 ug/m3

tuesday

21.8 ug/m3

3am

21.2 ug/m3

6am

20.3 ug/m3

9am

20.1 ug/m3

12pm

20.6 ug/m3

3pm

21.4 ug/m3

6pm

22.5 ug/m3

9pm

23.3 ug/m3

wednesday

24.7 ug/m3

3am

26.2 ug/m3

6am

27.0 ug/m3

9am

27.2 ug/m3

12pm

27.6 ug/m3

3pm

27.8 ug/m3

6pm

27.9 ug/m3

9pm

27.8 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 Mahe.

Is it safe to breathe in Mahe right now?

The WHO's clean air guileline for PM2.5 is 25µg/m3. Currently in Mahe, the forecast says it is 23 µg/m3. So yes, it is safe to breathe in Mahe.

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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 Pondicherry?

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 Pondicherry or it's cities like Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, Mahe or 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.

Faridkot, Punjab

PM2.5 forecast is 303.4 µg/m3

Moga, Punjab

PM2.5 forecast is 247.8 µg/m3

Bathinda, Punjab

PM2.5 forecast is 225.6 µg/m3

Barnala, Punjab

PM2.5 forecast is 221.2 µg/m3

Firozpur, Punjab

PM2.5 forecast is 220.2 µg/m3

Mohali, Punjab

PM2.5 forecast is 213.8 µg/m3