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Howrah Air Quality

Is Howrah Air Quality Safe Today?

Howrah's AQI is currently 72.6 (Satisfactory). Air quality is generally safe; sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.

Last 24 hours: low 7 · high 90

Real-time data from 5 CPCB monitoring stations across Howrah, West_Bengal.

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

AQI Index
72.6
Satisfactory
Good Satisfactory Moderate Poor Very Poor Severe
24h low
7
24h high
90
7-day avg
64.3
Outdoor activity OK for most people
Best time to go out: morning or late evening
Sensitive groups — use caution with prolonged activity
Avoid extended outdoor exertion
Most polluted area: Ghusuri, Howrah - WBPCB
Station — AQI 87
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AQI Trends (Last 7 Days)

Based on 5 active stations. Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 2 AM.

7-day avg
64.3
Category
Satisfactory
Best day
49.6 (09 Apr)
Worst day
86.6 (11 Apr)
49.6
56.9
86.6
73.4
66.8
54.0
55.5
63.5
09 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr

Category split: 1 Good, 7 Satisfactory

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)
Monitoring Stations 5 active
Ghusuri, Howrah - WBPCB 87
Dasnagar, Howrah - WBPCB 64
Belur Math, Howrah - WBPCB 74
Padmapukur, Howrah - WBPCB 84
Botanical Garden, Howrah - WBPCB 54

Popular Areas in Howrah

AQI coverage for major localities and pincodes across Howrah.

HAREKRISHNA NAGAR
Pincode 711109 · Near Padmapukur, Howrah - WBPCB

Nearby Cities AQI

Asansol
81
Satisfactory
Siliguri
79
Satisfactory
Durgapur
79
Satisfactory
Haldia
73
Satisfactory
Barrackpore
67
Satisfactory

Who Should Take Extra Precautions?

  • Children and elderly
  • People with asthma or lung disease
  • Pregnant women

Best Time to Go Outside in Howrah Today

Air quality is typically better during early morning hours (6–9 AM) and late evening. Avoid outdoor exercise during peak traffic hours.

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FAQs About Howrah AQI

AQI 72.6 falls under Satisfactory category. It is generally safe, but sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity.

AQI above 300 is considered very poor and harmful for everyone.

The latest update time is April 16, 2026, 2 a.m.. AQI can change quickly, so check again before outdoor plans.

Reduce prolonged outdoor exposure if you’re sensitive, and consider a mask if you must be outside for long.

Use our AQI Near Me feature to get real-time readings for your location.

Top 5 Polluted Cities (Latest)

Greater Noida 289 Charkhi Dadri 267 Khora 259 Manesar 256 Ballabgarh 254

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Knowledge Park - V, Greater Noida - UPPCB 345 Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 333 Ved Vihar-Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 327 Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 301 Sector-51, Gurugram - HSPCB 292

📊 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.