Mangaluru Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Mangaluru, India.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-18T02:00:00+05:30Health context
At the current AQI of 178, Mangaluru is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Mangaluru are PM2.5 178 µg/m³, PM10 137 µg/m³, O₃ 1.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 25.1 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 178 mean in Mangaluru?
Mangaluru currently has an AQI of 178, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Mangaluru are PM2.5 178 µg/m³, PM10 137 µg/m³, O₃ 1.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 25.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Shivamogga air quality — approximately 137 km away
- Mysuru air quality — approximately 205 km away
- Davangere air quality — approximately 208 km away
- Kozhikode air quality — approximately 211 km away
- Tumkūr air quality — approximately 248 km away
- Hubballi air quality — approximately 272 km away
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