Thiruthuraipoondi Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Thiruthuraipoondi AQI Right Now

12

Category: Good

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 7.44 µg/m³

PM10: 12.45 µg/m³

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

Thiruthuraipoondi Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.57.44 µg/m³
PM1012.45 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)36.3 µg/m³
NO₂1.4 µg/m³
SO₂1.43 µg/m³
CO213.61 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Thiruthuraipoondi

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

Health Impact — Thiruthuraipoondi

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 0.3 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Health Recommendations for Thiruthuraipoondi

  • 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 Thiruthuraipoondi Air Quality

Thiruthuraipoondi benefits from its coastal proximity while remaining tied to delta agriculture. The northeast monsoon from October to December brings heavy rainfall and choppy seas that limit fishing but cleanse the air thoroughly. Paddy fields around the town turn lush green, and the combination of rain, vegetation, and sea breezes maintains excellent air quality. However, the post-monsoon period from December to February sees deteriorating air quality as farmers burn rice stubble across the surrounding delta.

The town's fishing community relies on diesel-powered trawlers and traditional boats. Fishing activity peaks during the calm seas of winter and summer months, with boat engines, fish-processing activities, and fish-drying operations contributing to localized PM2.5 emissions near the harbor areas. Being closer to the coast (about 10-15 km) than most delta towns, Thiruthuraipoondi receives stronger sea breeze effects that help disperse agricultural smoke and other pollutants during afternoon hours.

Summer from March to May brings hot, humid conditions typical of coastal areas, with temperatures around 34-37°C. Agricultural burning subsides, but fishing activity remains high, and fish-drying operations intensify under the hot sun. The process involves open-air drying and sometimes smoke-treatment, adding to particulate emissions. Road dust from unpaved areas increases during dry spells. The southwest monsoon from June to September brings moderate rainfall and good air quality, though rough seas restrict fishing activities during this period.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Agricultural burning
  • Fishing activities
  • Biomass combustion
  • Marine industries
  • Coastal emissions

Geography: Delta coastal town combining agriculture and fishing, situated near the Bay of Bengal with access to marine resources.

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Thiruthuraipoondi

How do fishing activities affect Thiruthuraipoondi's air quality?

Diesel-powered fishing trawlers, fish-processing operations, and fish-drying activities contribute to PM2.5 emissions, especially near harbor areas. However, these local sources are minor compared to regional agricultural burning during winter months.

Does coastal location improve air quality in Thiruthuraipoondi?

Yes, being 10-15 km from the coast provides strong afternoon sea breezes that help disperse pollutants more effectively than inland delta towns. However, during heavy agricultural burning season, even coastal breezes cannot fully offset the regional smoke pollution.

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