The air is unhealthy for everybody!

Are you breathing in Patna?

105µg/m3

PM2.5

4+ 🚬

Smoking

5M

Population

The PM2.5 air quality forecast for Patna, Bihar right now is 105 µg/m3. That's unhealthy. You should consider a face mask, air purifier and reducing your outdoor activity.

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Air pollution in Patna, Bihar

The air quality in Patna right now is unhealthy. It is equivalent to smoking + cigarettes today. Everyone should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Take more breaks during all outdoor activities. People who have heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers should avoid heavy exertion. Move activities indoors or reschedule to a time when the air quality is better. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep quick relief medicine handy. You can 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

104.7 ug/m3

3am

105.4 ug/m3

6am

107.4 ug/m3

9am

106.3 ug/m3

12pm

107.2 ug/m3

3pm

107.9 ug/m3

6pm

108.7 ug/m3

9pm

104.3 ug/m3

tuesday

97.0 ug/m3

3am

88.6 ug/m3

6am

80.0 ug/m3

9am

74.3 ug/m3

12pm

71.5 ug/m3

3pm

68.5 ug/m3

6pm

64.3 ug/m3

9pm

63.6 ug/m3

wednesday

62.3 ug/m3

3am

59.9 ug/m3

6am

57.8 ug/m3

9am

56.1 ug/m3

12pm

54.7 ug/m3

3pm

54.9 ug/m3

6pm

56.4 ug/m3

9pm

56.8 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 Patna.

Is it safe to breathe in Patna right now?

The WHO's clean air guileline for PM2.5 is 25µg/m3. Currently in Patna, the forecast says it is 105 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 Bihar?

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 Bihar or it's cities like Patna, Purbi Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani or Gaya 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