Tezpur Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Tezpur AQI Right Now

49

Category: Good

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 19.6 µg/m³

PM10: 48.64 µg/m³

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

Tezpur Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.519.6 µg/m³
PM1048.64 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)7.41 µg/m³
NO₂0.25 µg/m³
SO₂3.72 µg/m³
CO357.23 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Tezpur

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

Health Impact — Tezpur

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 0.9 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.06 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Tezpur

  • 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 Tezpur Air Quality

Tezpur, the cultural capital of Assam and headquarters of Sonitpur district, perches on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River with panoramic views of the eastern Himalayan foothills. The city is a major Indian Army garrison town — home to the IV Corps headquarters and multiple military installations — whose vehicle fleets and operational activities add a distinctive emission source not found in civilian cities of comparable size. Tezpur also serves as the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang monastery and the strategic frontier.

Winter months (November–February) bring moderate pollution as temperature inversions develop over the Brahmaputra's northern bank. Military vehicle movements, civilian vehicular exhaust from the growing commercial hub, domestic biomass cooking fires, and waste burning contribute to PM2.5 levels that can reach the Moderate range. Dense morning fog along the Brahmaputra reduces visibility and traps pollutants close to the surface. However, Tezpur's relatively small size and open terrain mean pollution levels rarely approach those of larger Assamese cities like Guwahati.

The monsoon (June–September) provides exceptional atmospheric cleansing, with over 1,800mm of annual rainfall washing out particulates and keeping AQI firmly in the Good range. The Brahmaputra's broad floodplain north of Tezpur provides excellent natural ventilation during pre-monsoon and monsoon months. The surrounding tea gardens, Nameri National Park to the north, and the forested Himalayan foothills create a green setting that contributes to Tezpur's generally favourable air quality compared to urban centres in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Military installation emissions
  • Road dust
  • Construction dust
  • Waste burning
  • Domestic biomass burning

Geography: North bank of the Brahmaputra in central Assam; major military garrison town, gateway to Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang, Sonitpur district HQ

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Tezpur

What are the main pollution sources in Tezpur?

Tezpur's pollution stems from military garrison vehicle operations (IV Corps headquarters and multiple installations), civilian vehicular exhaust from growing commercial traffic, domestic biomass cooking fires common in lower-income areas, road dust from ongoing infrastructure development, and waste burning. The Brahmaputra valley's winter inversions temporarily trap these emissions near the surface.

How does Tezpur's air quality compare to other Assam cities?

Tezpur generally has better air quality than Guwahati due to its smaller size, lower traffic density, and more open terrain that avoids the severe bowl-trapping effect of Guwahati's hill-enclosed valley. However, winter inversions along the Brahmaputra still cause moderate pollution episodes. The monsoon delivers consistently Good AQI with over 1,800mm of annual rainfall.

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