Manipur Air Quality
Capital: Imphal · Population: 3.2M · 3 monitoring stations
72
Satisfactory
2024 Annual Avg
72
Annual AQI
Rank #21 in India
28 μg/m³
PM2.5
6× WHO limit
115
Winter Peak
Oct–Feb average
35
Summer Low
Jul–Sep average
Health Advisory — Satisfactory
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Major Cities in Manipur
Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.
Air Quality in Manipur
Manipur's hilly terrain and frequent jhum (slash-and-burn) cultivation causes seasonal smoke events. Imphal valley traps haze in calm winter mornings.
Main Pollution Sources
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Manipur
Worst season. Temperature inversions, crop burning, and low wind speeds trap pollutants. AQI often exceeds 300 in northern states.
Dust storms and heat raise AQI. Less fog than winter. Industrial activity at peak.
Best air quality of the year. Rain washes out PM2.5 and PM10. AQI typically falls to lowest levels.
Rapidly deteriorating. Crop stubble burning begins in northern states. AQI transitions from good to dangerous.