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IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - UPPCB

Station in Varanasi · Live AQI

Last updated: April 16, 2026, 2 a.m.

Current AQI is 97 (Satisfactory).

Last 24 hours: low 2 · high 97

This station covers AQI for IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - UPPCB (221005) in Varanasi.

AQI Index
97
Satisfactory
24h low
2
24h high
97
30-day avg
58.8
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Areas Covered Near This Station

Air quality readings here represent nearby areas around IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - UPPCB in Varanasi.

Nearby locality: · District: Varanasi · Pincode: 221005

Banaras Hindu University, Ganga lab pathway, Varanasi, Sadar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India

Pollutant Breakdown

PM2.5
39.0
Satisfactory
PM10
97.0
Satisfactory
NO₂
2.0
Good
CO
10.0
Moderate
O₃
2.0
Good
SO₂
26.0
Good

AQI Trends (Last 30 Days)

Based on station history. Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 2 AM.

30-day avg
58.8
Category
Satisfactory
Best day
19.3 (05 Apr)
Worst day
95.0 (16 Apr)
84.0
68.2
86.7
61.3
39.3
27.0
32.0
37.7
43.0
50.0
56.3
31.0
36.0
44.7
47.0
81.3
36.7
28.7
20.0
19.3
40.0
59.8
67.0
50.2
57.0
58.7
64.8
79.7
66.1
59.5
95.0
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Category split: 15 Satisfactory, 16 Good

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)

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FAQs About IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - UPPCB Air Quality

The AQI at IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - UPPCB is 97, classified as Satisfactory. Acceptable, but people with respiratory conditions should still be cautious.

PM2.5 at this station is 39.0, classified as Satisfactory. Fine particles like these can enter your lungs and bloodstream, especially dangerous for people with asthma or heart issues. Avoid outdoor exercise if levels exceed 60 µg/m³.

PM10 is currently 97.0 at IESD Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - UPPCB, labeled Satisfactory. This indicates presence of coarse dust and pollen. If you're sensitive to dust or allergens, consider wearing a mask or avoiding dusty areas.

Carbon Monoxide is measured at 10.0 mg/m³ here. While safe under 1 mg/m³, higher levels can reduce oxygen delivery to organs. Vulnerable groups should avoid enclosed, polluted spaces.

O₃ level is 2.0. While ozone protects us high in the atmosphere, ground-level ozone is harmful, especially during hot afternoons. It can trigger coughing and lung discomfort.

Nitrogen Dioxide is 2.0 µg/m³ – a marker of traffic pollution. If you're in a high-traffic area or sensitive to respiratory irritants, it's wise to avoid peak rush hours outdoors.

Data was last refreshed at April 16, 2026, 2 a.m.. Some stations update hourly; others may lag. Always check timestamp before taking action.
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📊 Data Source Attribution

Air quality data provided by the World Air Quality Index (WAQI) project and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), sourced via data.gov.in.