Udaipur Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Udaipur AQI Right Now

91

Category: Satisfactory

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 31.81 µg/m³

PM10: 91.11 µg/m³

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

Udaipur Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.531.81 µg/m³
PM1091.11 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)26.25 µg/m³
NO₂32.56 µg/m³
SO₂2.66 µg/m³
CO202.77 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Udaipur

Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Health Impact — Udaipur

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

Health Recommendations for Udaipur

  • 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 Udaipur Air Quality

Udaipur, the famed City of Lakes nestled in the Aravalli Hills of southern Rajasthan, presents a unique air quality profile shaped by tourism, mining, and its distinctive lake-dotted geography. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) operates major zinc–lead smelting and mining operations in the surrounding hills at Zawar and Debari, generating metallic dust and SO2 emissions that contribute to the city's baseline pollution. Marble quarrying and processing - another signature Rajasthani industry - adds calcium-ite dust to the ambient air, particularly in peripheral areas.

Winter months (November–February) see the worst air quality as temperature inversions settle into the Aravalli valleys, trapping vehicular and mining emissions at ground level. Tourist season peaks during these same months, bringing a surge of vehicles - tourist buses, auto-rickshaws, and private cars - to the narrow lanes around Pichola and Fateh Sagar lakes. Construction activity driven by the hospitality industry adds further dust loading. PM2.5 readings can reach the Poor category during still December nights.

The monsoon (July–September) transforms Udaipur's air quality dramatically. Rainfall of 600–700mm fills the lakes, suppresses dust, and washes out particulates - AQI drops to Good levels. The lakes themselves provide a modest cooling and humidifying effect that aids year-round dispersion. Despite its mining and tourism pressures, Udaipur's air quality remains significantly better than the desert cities of western Rajasthan, thanks to the Aravalli barrier filtering Thar dust and the moderating influence of its many water bodies.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Mining dust (zinc, marble)
  • Construction dust
  • Tourism vehicle emissions
  • Waste burning

Geography: Aravalli Hills with multiple lakes (Pichola, Fateh Sagar); City of Lakes, major tourist destination, zinc mining belt (HZL), semi-arid but lake-moderated climate

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Udaipur

How does zinc mining affect Udaipur's air quality?

Hindustan Zinc Limited's mining and smelting operations around Udaipur - including the Zawar mines and Debari zinc smelter - release metallic particulates, SO2, and dust from ore processing. While modern emission controls have reduced direct stack emissions, fugitive dust from mining roads, ore transport, and tailings remains a concern. Wind-blown mine dust can elevate PM10 levels in downwind residential areas, particularly during the dry pre-monsoon months.

Does tourism worsen Udaipur's air pollution?

Yes, though the effect is seasonal. Udaipur receives over 3 million tourists annually, with peak footfall from October to March. The influx brings thousands of additional vehicles - tourist buses, taxis, and rental cars - onto roads not designed for such volumes. Boat engines on Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar add localised emissions. Hotel construction and hospitality infrastructure expansion contribute construction dust. During peak season, vehicular emissions near the City Palace and lake areas can be noticeably higher than the city average.

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