Mannargudi Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Mannargudi AQI Right Now

23

Category: Good

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 13.77 µg/m³

PM10: 23.06 µg/m³

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

Mannargudi Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.513.77 µg/m³
PM1023.06 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)36.1 µg/m³
NO₂10.45 µg/m³
SO₂2.15 µg/m³
CO247.53 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Mannargudi

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

Health Impact — Mannargudi

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 0.6 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.02 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Mannargudi

  • 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 Mannargudi Air Quality

Mannargudi sits in the most fertile part of the Cauvery Delta, where intensive paddy cultivation drives air quality patterns. The northeast monsoon from October to December brings abundant rainfall that maintains excellent air quality during this period. The town's numerous tanks and canals fill with water, and the lush green paddy fields act as natural air filters. However, this changes dramatically in the post-monsoon period from December to February when the samba rice harvest creates peak pollution.

The extensive paddy stubble burning across the delta creates a thick blanket of smoke that often reduces visibility in Mannargudi. Multiple rice mills operating in and around the town process the harvest, releasing chaff dust and particulate matter. The Rajagopalaswamy Temple attracts steady pilgrim traffic year-round, with peak periods during winter festivals coinciding with the worst air quality from agricultural burning. Temple rituals involving incense and oil lamps add localized smoke, though this is minor compared to regional agricultural fires.

Summer months from March to May bring hot, humid conditions characteristic of the delta region. While agricultural burning subsides, the processing of stored paddy continues in rice mills, maintaining some level of particulate pollution. The town's location about 35 km from the coast provides moderate sea breeze benefits during afternoons. Road dust from unpaved areas and construction activities increases during the dry summer months. The southwest monsoon from June to September brings moderate rainfall and good air quality, serving as a recovery period before the main agricultural season begins again.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Crop residue burning
  • Temple activities
  • Rice mills
  • Vehicular emissions
  • Biomass burning

Geography: Historic temple town in the heart of the Cauvery Delta, renowned for rice cultivation and the Rajagopalaswamy Temple.

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Mannargudi

How does Mannargudi's location in the Cauvery Delta affect its air quality?

Being in the heart of the delta means Mannargudi is surrounded by intensive rice cultivation. While the area's water bodies and green cover generally help, the large-scale paddy stubble burning after winter harvest creates severe pollution that affects the entire region.

Does the Rajagopalaswamy Temple contribute to air pollution in Mannargudi?

Temple activities contribute minimally to overall pollution through incense and oil lamp smoke. The main air quality issues stem from agricultural burning and rice mill operations in the surrounding delta region during winter months.

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