Telangana Air Quality
Capital: Hyderabad · Population: 39M · 14 monitoring stations
98
Satisfactory
2024 Annual Avg
98
Annual AQI
Rank #15 in India
39 μg/m³
PM2.5
8× WHO limit
155
Winter Peak
Oct–Feb average
48
Summer Low
Jul–Sep average
Health Advisory — Satisfactory
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Major Cities in Telangana
Live AQI updated every 30 minutes from WAQI. 2024 Avg from CPCB annual data.
Air Quality in Telangana
Hyderabad's tech-corridor growth has added vehicle and construction dust. Deccan plateau winds help dispersion. Hyderabad IT expansion zones see elevated PM2.5 from heavy construction.
Main Pollution Sources
Seasonal AQI Patterns in Telangana
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.