Worst air pollution Vijayavāda, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Vijayavāda is fair. PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 52.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Vijayavāda is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 decreases to medium; NO2 increases to poor; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:30 PM (NO2: 64.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Vijayavāda's air quality reflects the Andhra Pradesh Krishna River delta's flat coastal plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the manufacturing, construction, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Bay of Bengal sea breezes provide maritime ventilation, while the dry northeast monsoon concentrates emissions and Vijayawada generally maintains moderate to elevated South Indian delta corridor metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:30

AQI:

Medium

52.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

38.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

15.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

52.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

40.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

37.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 22:30

AQI:

Poor

64.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

16.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

64.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

40.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

11.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

42.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Vijayavāda right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Vijayavāda is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 52.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vijayavāda?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Vijayavāda will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 PM (NO2: 64.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Vijayavāda?

In Vijayavāda, vehicle traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, as well as ongoing construction work are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when the monsoon rains ease off. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.

Are air quality levels in Vijayavāda 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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