Deori Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today
Chhattisgarh, India — Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5
Deori AQI Right Now
Category: Good
Dominant Pollutant: pm10
PM2.5: 28.62 µg/m³
PM10: 48.67 µg/m³
Last updated: 2026-03-24 — Data source: Google Air Quality API (NAQI). Live NAQI values load when you visit the page.
Deori Pollutant Levels
| Pollutant | Concentration |
|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 28.62 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 48.67 µg/m³ |
| O₃ (Ozone) | 84.81 µg/m³ |
| NO₂ | 2.04 µg/m³ |
| SO₂ | 4.78 µg/m³ |
| CO | 353.53 µg/m³ |
Health Advisory — Deori
Good: Minimal impact on health. Great day to be outdoors!
Health Impact — Deori
Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.3 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).
Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.12 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).
Health Recommendations for Deori
- General Population: Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
- Elderly: No special precautions needed.
- Children: Great day for outdoor play.
- Lung Disease Patients: No restrictions on outdoor activities.
Understanding Deori Air Quality
Deori is a small agricultural town in the Janjgir-Champa district of eastern Chhattisgarh, situated in the fertile Hasdeo-Mahanadi river basin. The town's pollution profile is primarily agricultural - rice stubble burning, rice mill dust, and domestic biomass fuel use for cooking dominate the emission inventory. The proximity of the Korba-Champa coal belt to the north means occasional coal transport dust affects the area.
Winter months (November–February) bring moderate air quality deterioration as post-harvest burning and temperature inversions create localised pollution episodes. The flat river-plain terrain offers no natural topographic ventilation advantage.
The monsoon season (June–September) brings clean air with heavy rainfall suppressing all dust sources. Deori's small size and agricultural character keep its overall pollution profile below that of the larger industrial cities in the region.
Primary Pollution Sources
- Agricultural residue burning
- Road dust
- Vehicle exhaust
- Domestic biomass burning
- Rice mill dust
- Construction dust
Geography: Small town in Janjgir-Champa district of eastern Chhattisgarh; agricultural area on the Hasdeo-Mahanadi doab near the coal belt
Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February
Frequently Asked Questions — Deori
What causes air pollution in Deori?
Deori's air pollution is primarily from agricultural sources - rice stubble burning after harvest, rice mill processing dust, and domestic biomass cooking fuel. Road dust and vehicular exhaust on connecting highways add to the mix. Proximity to the Korba-Champa coal belt means occasional coal transport dust as well.
How does Deori's air quality compare to nearby cities?
Deori generally has better air quality than nearby industrial cities like Korba and Champa due to its small size and absence of heavy industry. However, during the November–December agricultural burning season, localised PM2.5 levels can spike significantly.
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