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Chennai Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Tamil Nadu

Last Updated: 2025-05-29 05:25:43 AM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
72
Air Quality is
Moderate
pm10 :  52 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  21 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi moderate level in Chennai
partly cloudy

30 °C

Partly cloudy
Humidity
Humidity70 %

Wind Speed
Wind Speed32 km/h

UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2025-05-29 05:25:43 AM (Local Time)


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Historical Air Quality Data

Chennai

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Year
.
AQI


Annual AQI Trends

2020
86AQI
2021
81AQI
-6%
Fall
2022
85AQI
5%
Rise
2023
90AQI
6%
Rise
2024
83AQI
-8%
Fall
2025
96AQI
16%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
3%
Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 2020133AQI

Least PollutedMay, 202153AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Chennai's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Abhiramapuram
Moderate
72
21
55
30
70
Abiramapuram
Moderate
72
21
55
30
70
Achuthan Nagar
Moderate
72
21
52
30
71
Alandur Bus Depot
Moderate
72
21
50
30
70
Arumbakkam
Moderate
72
21
55
30
71
Chennai US Consulate
Moderate
67
18
54
30
72
Gandhi Nagar Ennore
Moderate
73
21
54
30
71
Intuc Nagar
Moderate
74
22
54
31
70
Kodungaiyur
Moderate
79
24
55
31
71
Korattur
Moderate
72
21
50
30
70
Kumaraswami Nagar
Moderate
78
24
48
31
71
Manali
Moderate
82
26
55
31
70
Manali Village
Moderate
63
15
40
26
78
Muthtamil Nagar
Moderate
72
21
50
30
70
Neelankari
Moderate
75
22
53
31
71
Parle Town
Moderate
67
18
54
30
72
Perungudi
Moderate
76
22
55
31
71
Potheri
Moderate
68
18
55
30
71
Royapuram
Moderate
75
22
55
30
71
Sridevi Colony
Moderate
72
21
52
31
71
Stella Maris College
Moderate
72
21
55
30
71
Thirumurugan Salai
Moderate
70
19
48
30
70
Velachery Res. Area
Moderate
72
21
50
31
70

India's Metro Cities

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Health Advice For People Living In

Chennai

1.3Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 9.1 Cigarettes
Monthly 39.0 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.3 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth


Solutions for Current AQI

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust


Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.


Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Chennai

  • asthma due to air pollution in ChennaiAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in ChennaiHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in ChennaiAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in ChennaiSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in ChennaiCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in ChennaiChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Chennai

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

  • Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.

  • Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.

  • Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

  • Exercise outdoors without a mask.

  • Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

Most Polluted Cities 2025

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Air Quality FAQs

at Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Chennai?

The current real-time AQI level in Chennai is 72 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-05-29 05:25:43 AM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Chennai in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 70 (Moderate) at 5:39 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Chennai in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 152 (Unhealthy) at 10:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Chennai during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Chennai have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 152 at 10:09 PM (Local Time), lowest 70 at 5:39 AM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Chennai?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.