Kavaratti Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Kavaratti AQI Right Now

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Category: Good

Dominant Pollutant: pm25

PM2.5: 15.33 µg/m³

PM10: 24.15 µg/m³

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

Kavaratti Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.515.33 µg/m³
PM1024.15 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)49.24 µg/m³
NO₂0.05 µg/m³
SO₂0.39 µg/m³
CO123.21 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Kavaratti

Good: Minimal impact on health. Great day to be outdoors!

Health Impact — Kavaratti

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 0.7 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.03 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Kavaratti

  • 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 Kavaratti Air Quality

Kavaratti, the administrative capital of the Lakshadweep archipelago, is among the most isolated urban areas in India - a small coral atoll roughly 400 kilometres off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea. With a population of barely 11,000 and virtually no industrial activity, Kavaratti enjoys air quality that is consistently among the best in India. Constant oceanic winds sweep across the flat island, dispersing any locally generated pollutants almost immediately. AQI readings in the Good category are the year-round norm.

The period from December through March marks a marginal increase in pollution levels, though readings remain firmly within the Good range. During these drier months, diesel generators - which supply a significant share of the island's electricity - run at higher capacity, and their exhaust represents the single largest local emission source. Inter-island ferry and fishing vessel diesel engines add marine emissions near the harbour. Occasional construction activity and waste burning in the small settlement contribute minor particulate loads. However, on an island measuring barely 4 square kilometres with unobstructed wind from every direction, pollutant accumulation is practically impossible.

The monsoon season (June–September) brings heavy rainfall and intense winds that make Kavaratti's already clean air even cleaner. Pre-monsoon (April–May) and post-monsoon (October–November) periods maintain excellent air quality. Kavaratti's long-term air quality outlook depends primarily on the scale of diesel power generation, as the Union Territory works toward solar and wind alternatives. The island's natural ventilation advantage is essentially permanent and unmatched by any mainland Indian city.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Diesel generator exhaust
  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Marine vessel emissions
  • Construction dust
  • Waste burning

Geography: Capital of Lakshadweep UT, a tiny coral atoll island in the Arabian Sea about 400km off the Kerala coast; flat terrain barely above sea level with constant oceanic winds

Peak pollution months: December, January, February, March

Frequently Asked Questions — Kavaratti

What is the air quality like in Kavaratti?

Kavaratti enjoys some of the cleanest air in India year-round, with AQI consistently in the Good category. As a tiny coral atoll 400 km off the Kerala coast with constant oceanic winds and virtually no industry, pollutant accumulation is practically impossible. Even during the driest winter months, air quality remains excellent.

What causes air pollution in Kavaratti?

Kavaratti's minimal pollution comes primarily from diesel generators used for electricity, marine vessel emissions near the harbour, occasional construction dust, and small-scale waste burning. With no heavy industry and constant sea breezes dispersing any emissions, significant pollution events are virtually unknown on the island.

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