Worst air pollution Raipur, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Raipur is fair. NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI and SO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (SO2: 44.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Raipur is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (SO2: 46.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Raipur's air quality reflects the flat Chhattisgarh Sheonath River plain at 298 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the steel, aluminium, and coal mining corridor generating elevated industrial PM2.5. The dry northeast monsoon concentrates emissions, while the flat terrain allows reasonable summer dispersal and Raipur's steel and mining industrial character makes it one of Chhattisgarh's more industrially challenged metropolitan environments throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Medium
44.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 19:30
AQI:
Medium
46.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
46.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Raipur right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Raipur is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (SO2: 44.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Raipur?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Raipur will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (SO2: 46.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Raipur?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Raipur are traffic on the surrounding roads, petrochemical and refining operations, along with mining and quarrying operations, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Raipur 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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