Bargarh Air Quality Moderate, PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³ on Sep 12

Bargarh’s air quality index (AQI) stayed Moderate on September 12, with PM2.5 at 20.5 µg/m³—4.1 times the World Health Organization’s annual guideline. The US AQI read 72, and the primary pollutant was PM2.5. Temperatures ranged from 24° to 32° Celsius, humidity stayed between 70% and 95%, and wind speeds varied from 1 to 12 km/h. Health advisories urged sensitive groups to reduce outdoor exercise, close windows, wear masks and use air purifiers.

What is the current AQI in Bargarh?

The hourly forecast indicates the AQI will climb from 72 at 08:30 to a high of 117 around 05:30, then decline through the night. Specific hourly values show: 08:30 AQI 72 (28°, 26 km/h, 81% humidity); 09:30 AQI 73 (28°, 22 km/h, 87%); 10:30 AQI 74 (27°, 21 km/h, 88%); 11:30 AQI 75 (25°, 18 km/h, 92%); 12:30 AQI 77 (25°, 3 km/h, 95%); 13:30 AQI 77 (27°, 11 km/h, 84%); 14:30 AQI 77 (27°, 11 km/h, 84%); 15:30 AQI 78 (26°, 11 km/h, 91%); 16:30 AQI 79 (25°, 10 km/h, 93%); 17:30 AQI 79 (25°, 9 km/h, 93%); 18:30 AQI 81 (25°, 7 km/h, 91%); 19:30 AQI 84 (25°, 8 km/h, 92%); 20:30 AQI 87 (24°, 7 km/h, 93%); 21:30 AQI 91 (24°, 7 km/h, 94%); 22:30 AQI 92 (24°, 5 km/h, 93%); 23:30 AQI 93 (24°, 4 km/h, 93%); 00:30 AQI 94 (24°, 5 km/h, 92%); 01:30 AQI 101 (24°, 6 km/h, 93%); 02:30 AQI 109 (24°, 5 km/h, 93%); 03:30 AQI 117 (24°, 6 km/h, 92%); 04:30 AQI 116 (25°, 6 km/h, 92%); 05:30 AQI 115 (26°, 7 km/h, 88%); 06:30 AQI 114 (26°, 9 km/h, 84%); 07:30 AQI 112 (26°, 9 km/h, 87%); 08:30 AQI 111 (27°, 9 km/h, 84%). Temperatures will stay between 24° and 32° Celsius, humidity remains within the observed range for most of the day, and wind speeds vary from 1 km/h in the early morning to 12 km/h in the afternoon. These conditions suggest persistent moderate pollution throughout the period. According to the health recommendations, sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise, close windows to avoid dirty outdoor air, wear masks outdoors, and run an air purifier.

How does the AQI forecast change over the next days?

The daily forecast shows AQI values ranging from 81 today up to 112 on Friday, with temperatures between 25° and 32° Celsius. Specific daily values include: Today AQI 81 (28°/25°, 26 km/h, 89%); Sunday AQI 101 (28°/25°, 12 km/h, 85%); Monday AQI 93 (32°/25°, 6 km/h, 74%); Tuesday AQI 102 (31°/25°, 8 km/h, 75%); Wednesday AQI 105 (32°/25°, 12 km/h, 73%); Thursday AQI 100 (32°/28°, 12 km/h, 72%); Friday AQI 112 (32°/27°, 12 km/h, 76%). Wind speeds are expected to be light, between 6 and 12 km/h, and humidity between 70% and 76%. The trend suggests the air quality will remain moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups. No significant improvement is indicated in the short‑term outlook. The real‑time Bargarh air pollution map is available for residents to monitor conditions, and the shop IQAIR products section notes that monitors such as the AirVisual Series reveal pollution sources, while the HealthPro Series and Atem Series provide medical‑grade and stylish air purification using HyperHEPA technology.

Sensitive groups are advised to reduce outdoor exercise, close windows, wear masks and use air purifiers to limit exposure. The current PM2.5 concentration of 20.5 µg/m³ is 4.1 times the World Health Organization’s annual guideline. The US AQI of 72 classifies the air as Moderate, with PM2.5 as the main pollutant. Residents should monitor updates as the forecast predicts worsening conditions later in the week.

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