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Visakhapatnam Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

1390500
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

26.1°C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
5.4
mph wind
Partly cloudy
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

113
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
139
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
2.7
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
21.3
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
31
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
6.4
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM10

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed
3/11
153
avg
Thu
3/12
146
avg
Fri
3/13
143
avg
Sat
3/14
139
avg
Sun
3/15
119
avg
Mon
3/16
102
avg
Tue
3/17
122
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.
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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 139, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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