Hoshangabad (Narmadapuri) Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Hoshangabad AQI Right Now

113

Category: Moderate

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 54.34 µg/m³

PM10: 117.49 µg/m³

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

Hoshangabad Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.554.34 µg/m³
PM10117.49 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)40.1 µg/m³
NO₂24.96 µg/m³
SO₂19.89 µg/m³
CO690.82 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Hoshangabad

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

Health Impact — Hoshangabad

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 2.5 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.29 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Hoshangabad

  • 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 Hoshangabad Air Quality

Hoshangabad, officially renamed Narmadapuri in 2021, sits on the southern bank of the Narmada River in central Madhya Pradesh, flanked by the Satpura range to the south and the Vindhya range to the north. This sheltered valley position gives the town a distinctive microclimate - the Narmada's broad channel provides moisture that moderates temperature extremes, but the valley topography can trap pollutants during calm winter conditions. The town's economy is rooted in agriculture, with the fertile Narmada alluvial plain supporting wheat, soybean, and sugarcane cultivation that drives seasonal burning emissions.

Winter months (November–February) bring the worst air quality as cold air drains into the Narmada valley overnight, creating temperature inversions that trap smoke from post-harvest agricultural burning, domestic biomass combustion, and vehicular exhaust. Morning fog over the Narmada River mixes with these emissions, producing a dense haze that reduces visibility and keeps PM2.5 in the 60–100 µg/m³ range. The Satpura foothills to the south block southerly ventilation, while the Vindhya escarpment to the north creates a natural wall, making Hoshangabad's valley particularly susceptible to winter stagnation episodes.

The monsoon (July–September) brings excellent air quality with 1,200–1,400 mm of rainfall. The Narmada swells dramatically, humidity rises, and rainfall washes pollutants from the atmosphere comprehensively. Hoshangabad's proximity to the Satpura Tiger Reserve and Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve means forested hinterlands provide cleansing winds during seasons when convection is active. The town lacks significant industrial activity, keeping its annual pollution profile moderate despite the challenging valley geography.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Agricultural burning
  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Domestic biomass burning
  • Construction dust

Geography: Narmada River bank in central Madhya Pradesh; renamed Narmadapuri in 2021, fertile agricultural town in the Narmada valley between Satpura and Vindhya ranges

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Hoshangabad

How does the Narmada valley affect Hoshangabad's air quality?

Hoshangabad sits in a valley between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges, with the Narmada River flowing through. This topography traps cold air and pollutants during winter nights, creating pronounced temperature inversions. Morning fog over the river mixes with biomass smoke and vehicular emissions, producing dense haze. While the valley is well-ventilated during monsoon and summer months, winter calm periods can concentrate pollution significantly.

What are the main pollution sources in Hoshangabad (Narmadapuri)?

Agricultural stubble burning after the kharif and rabi harvests is the primary seasonal source. Domestic biomass burning for cooking in surrounding rural areas, vehicular exhaust from national highway traffic, and road dust from unpaved streets make up the year-round baseline. The town has minimal industrial activity, so combustion sources dominate the pollution mix.

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