Air Quality in Bargarh, Odisha – Current AQI 72, PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³

The air quality index (AQI) in Bargarh stands at 72, classified as Moderate, as reported by IQAir at 08:30 on September 12. The primary pollutant is PM2.5, measured at 20.5 µg/m³, which is 4.1 times the World Health Organization's annual guideline for PM2.5.

What is the current AQI in Bargarh?

An AQI of 72 falls within the Moderate range (51‑100) on the US AQI scale, indicating that air quality is acceptable but may pose a risk to sensitive individuals such as those with respiratory or heart conditions. The reading comes from IQAir’s AirVisual platform, which monitors PM2.5 as the dominant pollutant. Looking at the hourly forecast, the AQI is expected to rise through the night, reaching a peak of 117 around 05:30, which crosses into the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. Specific readings show: at 08:30 the AQI is 72 with temperature 28°C, wind 26 km/h and humidity 81%; by 14:30 it reaches 77 as wind drops to 3 km/h and humidity climbs to 95%; early morning at 05:30 the AQI hits 117 with temperature 24°C, wind 6 km/h and humidity 92%; later in the evening at 20:30 the AQI eases to 90 with temperature 25°C, wind 5 km/h and humidity 83%. The daily forecast projects today’s overall AQI at 81, with higher values anticipated on Sunday (101) and Friday (112). In the regional context, nearby cities such as Jammu (AQI 156) and Titagarh (AQI 137) experience considerably higher pollution, while Bargarh remains comparatively lower but still above the WHO target.

What health recommendations apply to residents?

IQAir issues the following health advisories for sensitive groups:

• Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise
• Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air Get a monitor
• Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors Get a mask
• Sensitive groups should run an air purifier Get an air purifier These recommendations aim to limit exposure to elevated PM2.5 levels. The general population may continue normal activities but is advised to consider reducing prolonged exertion when the AQI rises above 100, especially during the early morning hours when concentrations are highest.

How does the forecasted air quality change throughout the day?

The hourly outlook illustrates a clear diurnal pattern. After the initial reading of 72 at 08:30, the AQI climbs gradually: 73 at 11:30, 74 at 12:30, 75 at 13:30, 77 at 14:30, remaining at 77 through 15:30 and 16:30, then increasing to 78 at 17:30, 79 at 18:30 and 19:30, reaching 81 at 20:30, 84 at 21:30, 87 at 22:30 and 91 at 23:30. After midnight the values continue upward: 92 at 00:30, 93 at 01:30, 94 at 02:30, 101 at 03:30, 109 at 04:30 and peak at 117 at 05:30. From there the trend reverses, with the AQI slowly declining: 116 at 06:30, 115 at 07:30, 114 at 08:30, 112 at 09:30, 111 at 10:30, 110 at 11:30, 107 at 12:30, 104 at 13:30, 102 at 14:30, 99 at 15:30, 97 at 16:30, 95 at 17:30, 93 at 18:30, 91 at 19:30, 90 at 20:30, 89 at 21:30, 88 at 22:30 and 88 at 23:30. Throughout this period temperatures vary between 24°C and 32°C, wind speeds decrease from 26 km/h in the morning to as low as 1 km/h during the night and early morning before rising again, and humidity remains elevated, frequently staying above 70% as indicated by the forecast table. This evolution suggests a period of poorer air quality in the pre‑dawn hours, followed by gradual improvement later in the day.

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