Worst air pollution Karaikandi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Karaikandi is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 30.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Karaikandi is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (O3: 32.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Karaikandi in India reflects the flat West Bengal or Assam agricultural plain position, with vehicle traffic and agricultural operations contributing local sources. The Bay of Bengal monsoon provides periodic cleansing and the regional agricultural background maintains moderate to elevated northeastern Indian corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Fair
30.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:30
AQI:
Fair
32.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Karaikandi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Karaikandi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 30.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Karaikandi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Karaikandi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (O3: 32.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Karaikandi?
Air quality in Karaikandi tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads and agricultural burning build up and conditions turn dry between monsoons. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Air quality typically improves markedly once the rains arrive.
Are air quality levels in Karaikandi based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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