Bharatpur Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

Rajasthan, India — Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5

Bharatpur AQI Right Now

108

Category: Moderate

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 25.15 µg/m³

PM10: 110.95 µg/m³

Last updated: 2026-03-24 — Data source: Google Air Quality API (NAQI). Live NAQI values load when you visit the page.

Bharatpur Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.525.15 µg/m³
PM10110.95 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)24.47 µg/m³
NO₂18.46 µg/m³
SO₂1.77 µg/m³
CO684.02 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Bharatpur

Moderate: Breathing discomfort to people with lungs, asthma and heart diseases.

Health Impact — Bharatpur

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.1 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.1 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Bharatpur

  • General Population: People with respiratory or heart conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
  • Elderly: Reduce prolonged outdoor activities.
  • Children: Reduce prolonged outdoor play.
  • Lung Disease Patients: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Understanding Bharatpur Air Quality

Bharatpur, home to the world-renowned Keoladeo National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest bird sanctuaries in Asia - faces an air quality paradox: a city celebrated for its ecological heritage struggles with seasonal pollution driven by agricultural burning and vehicular emissions. Located on the flat alluvial plains of eastern Rajasthan near the Uttar Pradesh border, Bharatpur sits in the broader Chambal basin where open terrain and agricultural activity dominate the landscape.

Winter months (November–February) bring the worst air quality as temperature inversions trap emissions from crop residue burning in the surrounding farmland, domestic biomass fuel use, and vehicular exhaust. Brick kilns operating on the city's periphery add particulate and SO2 loading. PM2.5 levels can push into the Poor category during calm December and January nights. The wetland ecology of Keoladeo - just 5 km from the city centre - is increasingly threatened by this seasonal pollution, as airborne particulates settle on water surfaces and affect the avian habitat.

The monsoon (July–September) transforms air quality dramatically with 600–700 mm of rainfall suppressing dust and washing out pollutants. Post-monsoon months offer the cleanest air as residual moisture keeps dust levels low. Pre-monsoon heat (April–June) elevates road dust and construction particulates but not to the severity seen in western Rajasthan's desert cities. Bharatpur's relatively flat terrain means wind can effectively disperse pollutants when it blows, but also allows unimpeded transport of agricultural burning smoke from neighbouring districts.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Agricultural residue burning
  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Brick kiln emissions
  • Construction dust
  • Domestic biomass burning

Geography: Eastern Rajasthan near the UP border; Keoladeo National Park (UNESCO World Heritage wetland), Chambal River basin, flat agricultural plain with semi-arid climate

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Bharatpur

Does air pollution affect Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur?

Yes - Keoladeo National Park, located just 5 km from Bharatpur city centre, is increasingly affected by seasonal air pollution. Winter smog from crop residue burning, vehicular emissions, and brick kilns can reduce visibility within the park and deposit particulates on wetland surfaces. Conservationists have raised concerns about the impact on migratory bird populations that rely on clean air and water during their winter sojourn.

What causes winter pollution in Bharatpur?

Bharatpur's winter pollution is driven by agricultural residue burning in the surrounding farmland, domestic biomass burning for heating, brick kiln emissions from the city's periphery, and vehicular exhaust trapped by temperature inversions over the flat Chambal basin. The lack of wind during calm winter nights allows PM2.5 to accumulate, pushing AQI into the Poor range during December and January.

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