Worst air pollution Vishākhapatnam, today and tomorrow
Today (22 September): Air quality in Vishākhapatnam is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and SO2 are moderate; PM10 is fair; O3, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:30 AM (PM1: 60.1/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in Vishākhapatnam is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM2.5 decreases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; SO2 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (NO2: 41.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vishākhapatnam's air quality reflects the Andhra Pradesh Eastern Ghats coastal position on the Bay of Bengal, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the steel plant, petroleum refinery, and port corridor generating elevated industrial SO₂ and PM2.5. Consistent Bay of Bengal sea breezes provide maritime ventilation, while the industrial complex's scale relative to the residential population and the Eastern Ghats' topographic variation make Visakhapatnam India's most distinctively heavy industrial coastal metropolitan environment along the Andhra coast.
Today - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 08:30
AQI:
Poor
60.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
48.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
37.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
3.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
43.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
3.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
60.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 16:30
AQI:
Moderate
41.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
4.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
37.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
40.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vishākhapatnam right now?
On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in Vishākhapatnam is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 AM (PM1: 60.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vishākhapatnam?
On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in Vishākhapatnam will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (NO2: 41.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vishākhapatnam?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Vishākhapatnam are vehicle traffic, petrochemical and refining operations, and harbour and shipping traffic, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Vishākhapatnam 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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