Jhansi Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Jhansi AQI Right Now

67

Category: Satisfactory

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 23.26 µg/m³

PM10: 66.45 µg/m³

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

Jhansi Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.523.26 µg/m³
PM1066.45 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)2.16 µg/m³
NO₂10.95 µg/m³
SO₂4.11 µg/m³
CO250.64 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Jhansi

Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Health Impact — Jhansi

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.1 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.09 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Jhansi

  • 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 Jhansi Air Quality

Jhansi, the legendary city of Rani Lakshmibai, stands on the rocky Bundelkhand plateau of southern Uttar Pradesh where the semi-arid landscape generates persistent mineral dust from exposed terrain. The city's historic military cantonment - one of India's oldest - creates distinctive vehicle movement patterns with heavy military transport adding to civilian traffic emissions. The Betwa River, which flows near the city, provides limited moisture that occasionally contributes to localised fog but the generally dry climate means minimal wet deposition of particulates.

Winter months (October–January) bring the worst air quality as temperature inversions combine with calm winds over the plateau. Brick kiln operations in the surrounding Bundelkhand region contribute significantly to PM2.5 during this season, while waste burning in residential areas adds organic aerosols. The rocky terrain and sparse vegetation mean road dust is a year-round contributor to PM10, particularly along unpaved roads in the city's expanding periphery.

Jhansi's position as a major railway junction (connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata lines) brings diesel locomotive emissions through the city centre. The chronic water scarcity of the Bundelkhand region means limited capacity for dust suppression on roads and construction sites. Summer months (April–June) see moderate air quality despite high temperatures, while the brief monsoon season (July–September) provides the best air quality as rains suppress dust and dilute emissions.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Construction dust
  • Military cantonment vehicle emissions
  • Waste burning
  • Brick kilns

Geography: Bundelkhand plateau in southern UP; historic military cantonment city, semi-arid with rocky terrain, Betwa River

Peak pollution months: October, November, December, January

Frequently Asked Questions — Jhansi

What are the main sources of air pollution in Jhansi?

Jhansi's air pollution comes from vehicle exhaust (including military cantonment traffic), road dust from the rocky Bundelkhand terrain, brick kilns in the surrounding region, construction dust, waste burning, and diesel emissions from its busy railway junction. The semi-arid climate and sparse vegetation mean dust is a persistent year-round pollutant, while winter inversions trap all emission sources near the surface.

Why is dust such a major pollution issue in Jhansi?

The Bundelkhand plateau around Jhansi has rocky, semi-arid terrain with sparse vegetation and chronic water scarcity. This means exposed soil and rock surfaces generate persistent mineral dust, especially during dry months. Unpaved roads on the city's periphery, quarrying activities, and limited capacity for road-watering due to water shortage all contribute to elevated PM10 levels throughout the year.

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