Dongargarh Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today
Chhattisgarh, India — Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5
Dongargarh AQI Right Now
Category: Satisfactory
Dominant Pollutant: pm10
PM2.5: 31.25 µg/m³
PM10: 52.15 µg/m³
Last updated: 2026-03-24 — Data source: Google Air Quality API (NAQI). Live NAQI values load when you visit the page.
Dongargarh Pollutant Levels
| Pollutant | Concentration |
|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 31.25 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 52.15 µg/m³ |
| O₃ (Ozone) | 21.87 µg/m³ |
| NO₂ | 17.11 µg/m³ |
| SO₂ | 3.33 µg/m³ |
| CO | 560.75 µg/m³ |
Health Advisory — Dongargarh
Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.
Health Impact — Dongargarh
Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.4 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).
Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.14 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).
Health Recommendations for Dongargarh
- General Population: Acceptable air quality. Unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
- Elderly: Minor breathing discomfort is possible.
- Children: Should be fine outdoors with normal activities.
- Lung Disease Patients: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Understanding Dongargarh Air Quality
Dongargarh, a pilgrimage town in western Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, is best known for the Maa Bambleshwari temple atop a hill that draws millions of devotees annually, especially during the Navratri festivals. The town sits near the Maharashtra border on the Howrah-Mumbai rail corridor, and pilgrim traffic creates periodic spikes in vehicular exhaust and congestion-related emissions.
Winter months (November–February) bring moderate air quality deterioration from temperature inversions, agricultural burning in surrounding farmlands, and domestic biomass smoke. The Navratri pilgrimage season (October and March–April) brings temporary traffic surges and cooking fire emissions from pilgrim camps that add to local pollution.
The monsoon season (June–September) provides the cleanest air with heavy rainfall and reduced pilgrim traffic. Dongargarh's small size and semi-rural setting keep its baseline pollution significantly lower than the industrial cities of eastern Chhattisgarh.
Primary Pollution Sources
- Vehicle exhaust
- Road dust
- Pilgrimage-season traffic
- Agricultural residue burning
- Domestic biomass burning
- Construction dust
Geography: Pilgrimage town in Rajnandgaon district of western Chhattisgarh; located near the Maharashtra border, known for the Bambleshwari Devi temple on a hilltop
Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February
Frequently Asked Questions — Dongargarh
How does the Bambleshwari pilgrimage affect Dongargarh's air?
During Navratri festivals and peak pilgrimage periods, Dongargarh sees a massive influx of devotees, creating vehicular congestion, temporary cooking fires, and generator emissions around the temple area. These events can temporarily spike local air pollution, though the impact is short-lived.
What are the pollution sources in Dongargarh?
Dongargarh's pollution comes from vehicular exhaust (especially during pilgrimage seasons), road dust, agricultural burning in surrounding farmland, and domestic biomass cooking fuel. The town lacks industrial sources and generally maintains moderate air quality outside peak seasons.
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