Peravurani Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Peravurani AQI Right Now

51

Category: Satisfactory

Dominant Pollutant: pm25

PM2.5: 30.04 µg/m³

PM10: 30.04 µg/m³

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

Peravurani Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.530.04 µg/m³
PM1030.04 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)45.33 µg/m³
NO₂5.08 µg/m³
SO₂0.64 µg/m³
CO150.93 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Peravurani

Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Health Impact — Peravurani

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 0.13 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Peravurani

  • 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 Peravurani Air Quality

Peravurani's air quality reflects its dual character as a delta agricultural center and salt-producing area. The northeast monsoon from October to December brings the majority of annual rainfall, maintaining good air quality during this period. However, post-monsoon months from December to February see the worst pollution as farmers burn paddy stubble across the surrounding delta after the samba harvest. The town's small size offers no buffer from the regional agricultural fires that dominate the landscape.

Salt pans located between Peravurani and the coast (about 20 km away) operate intensively during the dry season from January to May. While salt production itself is relatively clean, the drying process can release PM10 when strong winds blow dried salt particles inland. Small-scale rice processing units operate during and after harvest season, adding localized particulate pollution. Domestic biomass burning for cooking remains common in this rural area, contributing to morning and evening PM2.5 peaks.

Summer months from March to May are hot and increasingly humid as the coastal influence strengthens. Temperatures regularly exceed 37°C. Agricultural fields lie fallow during this period, and bare soil contributes to dust when winds pick up. The southwest monsoon from June to September brings moderate rainfall and represents the cleanest air quality period, though not as much rain as the northeast monsoon. Limited urban development means minimal industrial pollution, making agricultural and traditional sources the dominant air quality factors.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Agricultural burning
  • Salt pan emissions
  • Rice processing
  • Biomass combustion
  • Road dust

Geography: Small delta town known for intensive rice cultivation and coastal salt pan operations.

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Peravurani

How do salt pans affect Peravurani's air quality?

During the dry season (January-May), operational salt pans can contribute PM10 particles when strong winds blow dried salt crystals and dust inland. However, this impact is generally minor compared to agricultural burning during harvest season.

Is air quality better in Peravurani than larger delta cities?

Despite being smaller, Peravurani experiences similar regional pollution from agricultural burning that affects the entire Cauvery Delta. The lack of local industry is offset by limited infrastructure for pollution control and widespread biomass burning for domestic use.

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