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Puducherry Air Quality

Is Puducherry Air Quality Safe Today?

Puducherry's AQI is currently 24.0 (Good). Air quality is good and safe for everyone.

Last 24 hours: low 6 · high 28

Real-time data from 1 CPCB monitoring stations across Puducherry, Puducherry.

Last updated: April 16, 2026, midnight

AQI Index
24.0
Good
Good Satisfactory Moderate Poor Very Poor Severe
24h low
6
24h high
28
7-day avg
24.8
Outdoor activity OK for most people
Best time to go out: Any time (if AQI remains good)
Sensitive groups — no special precautions
Normal outdoor activity is fine
Most polluted area: Jawahar Nagar, Puducherry - PPCC
Station — AQI 24
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AQI Trends (Last 7 Days)

Based on 1 active stations. Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 12 AM.

7-day avg
24.8
Category
Good
Best day
13.6 (15 Apr)
Worst day
41.1 (10 Apr)
37.1
41.1
30.3
24.2
14.7
15.1
13.6
24.0
09 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr

Category split: 8 Good

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)
Monitoring Stations 1 active
Jawahar Nagar, Puducherry - PPCC 24

Popular Areas in Puducherry

AQI coverage for major localities and pincodes across Puducherry.

Reddiarpalayam
Pincode 605005 · Near Jawahar Nagar, Puducherry - PPCC

Who Should Take Extra Precautions?

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

Best Time to Go Outside in Puducherry Today

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

Is Puducherry Air Quality Safe Today?

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FAQs About Puducherry AQI

AQI 24.0 falls under Good 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, midnight. 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 Khora 275 Ghaziabad 271 Charkhi Dadri 267 Manesar 256

Top 5 Polluted Stations (Latest)

Knowledge Park - V, Greater Noida - UPPCB 345 Mundka, Delhi - DPCC 333 Ved Vihar-Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 327 Loni, Ghaziabad - UPPCB 324 Wazirpur, Delhi - DPCC 301

📊 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.