Worst air pollution Raipur, today and tomorrow
Today (22 September): Air quality in Raipur is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and SO2 are moderate; O3, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (PM1: 66.2/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in Raipur is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM10 decreases to fair; SO2 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM1: 50.7/100). 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 - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 07:30
AQI:
Poor
66.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
52.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
45.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
66.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Moderate
50.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
38.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
50.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Raipur right now?
On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in Raipur is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (PM1: 66.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Raipur?
On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in Raipur will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 50.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM1: 50.7/100).
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: 22 September 2026 at 20:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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