Visakhapatnam Unhealthy

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Current Weather

28°C

Temperature

82%

Humidity

8.6

mph wind

Overcast

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

151

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

101

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

10.8

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

21.1

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

5.5

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

4.7

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun

6/21

154

avg

Mon

6/22

144

avg

Tue

6/23

144

avg

Wed

6/24

136

avg

Thu

6/25

140

avg

Fri

6/26

154

avg

Sat

6/27

152

avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Move activities indoors.

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General population: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks.

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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: CPCB - India Central Pollution Control Board, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Visakhapatnam today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Visakhapatnam is 151, which is classified as "Unhealthy". Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous