Worst air pollution Vijayavāda, today and tomorrow
Today (22 September): Air quality in Vijayavāda is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are moderate; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (PM1: 70.7/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in Vijayavāda is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM10 decreases to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM1: 54.2/100). 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 - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 19:30
AQI:
Poor
70.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
56.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
44.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
40.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
70.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Moderate
54.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.2/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
54.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vijayavāda right now?
On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in Vijayavāda is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (PM1: 70.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vijayavāda?
On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in Vijayavāda will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 54.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM1: 54.2/100).
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: 22 September 2026 at 20:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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