Gopalpur Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today

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

Gopalpur AQI Right Now

77

Category: Satisfactory

Dominant Pollutant: pm10

PM2.5: 36.97 µg/m³

PM10: 76.87 µg/m³

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

Gopalpur Pollutant Levels

PollutantConcentration
PM2.536.97 µg/m³
PM1076.87 µg/m³
O₃ (Ozone)20.69 µg/m³
NO₂24.69 µg/m³
SO₂4.23 µg/m³
CO384.81 µg/m³

Health Advisory — Gopalpur

Satisfactory: Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

Health Impact — Gopalpur

Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 1.7 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).

Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.18 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).

Health Recommendations for Gopalpur

  • 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 Gopalpur Air Quality

Gopalpur, a densely packed northern suburb within the Kolkata metropolitan agglomeration, sits along the Hooghly River on the flat Gangetic delta plain. As part of the greater Kolkata airshed, the town shares the metropolitan area's pollution characteristics - high vehicular density on narrow roads, construction activity from rapid urbanisation, and waste burning in the absence of comprehensive solid waste management. Small-scale industrial units scattered through residential zones add localised emission hotspots.

The flat delta terrain provides virtually no topographic aid in dispersing pollutants. Winter months (November–February) bring temperature inversions that trap vehicle exhaust, road dust, and burning emissions close to ground level, pushing PM2.5 into unhealthy ranges. The proximity to the Hooghly River provides some moisture-driven particle capture, but also contributes to dense fog events that reduce visibility and keep fine particulates suspended in the boundary layer.

Monsoon months (June–September) bring the best air quality as heavy rainfall (1,500mm+) efficiently washes out suspended particulates. The dense settlement pattern with limited green cover means that even during transitional seasons, localised pollution from waste burning and vehicle exhaust keeps air quality in the moderate range. Gopalpur's integration into Kolkata's urban sprawl means regional emission sources - including port traffic, industrial areas, and thermal power plants - all contribute to its ambient air quality.

Primary Pollution Sources

  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Road dust
  • Construction dust
  • Small-scale industry emissions
  • Waste burning

Geography: Northern Kolkata suburb on Hooghly River; dense residential area, part of Kolkata metropolitan agglomeration

Peak pollution months: November, December, January, February

Frequently Asked Questions — Gopalpur

Why does Gopalpur share Kolkata's air pollution patterns?

Gopalpur is part of the Kolkata metropolitan agglomeration and shares the same Gangetic delta airshed. Regional emissions from Kolkata's industrial zones, port traffic, thermal power plants, and millions of vehicles affect Gopalpur equally. The flat terrain and winter inversions trap pollutants across the entire metropolitan area.

When is air quality best in Gopalpur?

Monsoon months (June–September) bring the cleanest air as heavy rainfall exceeding 1,500mm washes out particulates and suppresses dust. The Hooghly River's moisture also helps capture particles. Winter months (November–February) are the worst due to temperature inversions, reduced rainfall, and increased waste burning.

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