Agartala Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Agartala AQI Right Now

277

Category: Poor

Dominant Pollutant: pm25

PM2.5: 113.1 µg/m³

PM10: 196.49 µg/m³

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

Agartala Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.5113.1 µg/m³
PM10196.49 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)8.83 µg/m³
NO₂20.68 µg/m³
SO₂0.47 µg/m³
CO305.62 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Agartala

Poor: Breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure.

Recommendation: Sensitive groups (children, elderly, people with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor exposure.

Warning: Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor activities. Keep windows closed and use air purifiers if available.

Health Impact — Agartala

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 5.1 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.67 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Agartala

  • General Population: Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
  • Elderly: Avoid outdoor activities. Stay indoors.
  • Children: Avoid outdoor play and exertion.
  • Lung Disease Patients: Stay indoors. Keep windows closed.

Understanding Agartala Air Quality

Agartala, the capital of Tripura and northeast India's second-largest city, occupies a unique geopolitical and environmental position - near-surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides, with cross-border agricultural burning contributing significantly to seasonal haze. The Haora River valley setting and subtropical climate create conditions where pollutants can accumulate during calm winter periods, exacerbated by rapid post-NEC (North Eastern Council) development driving construction dust and increased vehicular traffic.

Winter months (November–February) bring the worst air quality as temperature inversions trap emissions from brick kilns ringing the city, domestic biomass burning for heating, and cross-boundary smoke from Bangladeshi agricultural land clearing. The flat river valley terrain offers poor natural ventilation during these months, with PM2.5 levels frequently exceeding safe limits.

The monsoon season (June–September) brings heavy subtropical rainfall that effectively scrubs the atmosphere, pushing AQI into Good or Satisfactory ranges. Pre-monsoon months (March–May) see moderate air quality, though occasional transboundary haze from slash-and-burn agriculture in the surrounding hills can cause temporary spikes.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Brick kilns
  • Biomass burning
  • Construction dust
  • Cross-border haze (Bangladesh agricultural burning)

Geography: Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura; northeast India's second-largest city, Haora River valley, subtropical climate, near-encircled by Bangladesh

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Agartala

Why does Agartala experience cross-border air pollution?

Agartala is near-encircled by Bangladesh on three sides, and agricultural burning - particularly rice paddy stubble and land clearing - in neighbouring Bangladeshi districts sends smoke across the border. During winter, calm winds and temperature inversions trap this transboundary haze over the Haora River valley, contributing to elevated PM2.5 levels.

What are the cleanest months for air quality in Agartala?

July and August typically have the cleanest air, as heavy monsoon rainfall (Tripura receives 2,000–2,500mm annually) washes out particulates and suppresses dust. AQI generally stays in the Good to Satisfactory range throughout the monsoon season from June to September.

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