Cissnur Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Cissnur AQI Right Now

87

Category: Satisfactory

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 36.52 µg/m³

PM10: 87.16 µg/m³

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

Cissnur Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.536.52 µg/m³
PM1087.16 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)17.86 µg/m³
NO₂7.73 µg/m³
SO₂2.56 µg/m³
CO446.2 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Cissnur

Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Health Impact — Cissnur

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.7 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.17 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Cissnur

  • 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 Cissnur Air Quality

Cissnur, a small town on the Deccan plateau in far eastern Maharashtra near the Karnataka border, sits on flat basalt terrain in the Manjra River basin. The town's dry continental climate and limited green cover make airborne dust a persistent concern. Agricultural activity - primarily jowar, pulses, and oilseeds - dominates the local economy, with seasonal stubble burning adding to air pollution.

Winter months (November–February) bring the worst air quality as temperature inversions over the flat Deccan terrain trap emissions from crop-residue burning, brick kilns, and vehicular traffic. PM10 levels can reach 120–160 µg/m³ during peak stagnation episodes. The semi-arid climate with minimal winter precipitation allows dust from unpaved roads and bare agricultural fields to remain airborne for extended periods.

The monsoon (June–September) provides meaningful relief with 700–900 mm of rainfall that washes out accumulated particulates and revitalises vegetation cover. Cissnur's relatively small population and absence of heavy industry give it a lower pollution baseline than larger Marathwada cities, though the arid landscape and limited infrastructure keep dust-related PM10 elevated year-round.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Agricultural burning
  • Construction dust
  • Brick kiln emissions
  • Domestic fuel combustion

Geography: Deccan plateau near the Bidar area in far eastern Maharashtra; flat basalt terrain in the Manjra River basin, bordering Karnataka

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Cissnur

What are the main pollution sources in Cissnur?

Cissnur's primary pollution sources are road dust from unpaved surfaces, agricultural residue burning from surrounding farms, brick kilns on the town's outskirts, and domestic biomass fuel combustion. The Deccan plateau's flat, treeless terrain and semi-arid climate amplify the dust problem by providing minimal natural windbreaks or moisture for particle settlement.

How does Cissnur's air quality compare to larger cities nearby?

Cissnur generally has lower overall pollution than larger neighbouring cities like Latur or Bidar due to its small population and lack of heavy industry. However, PM10 from road dust and agricultural burning can match urban levels during dry winter months, as the flat terrain and sparse vegetation offer no natural barriers to wind-borne dust.

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