Korba Monsoon: Weather and AQI Guide for Chhattisgarh
Everything live for Korba, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Korba is at 21°C and smoky haze, with a 21% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹107.74/L and diesel ₹101.01/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Korba: 60/100 (Fair)
Rank #97 of 271 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Korba's AQI of 406 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 0.4 more - leaving 60/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Korba Today: 406 (Severe)
Up 65 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Korba's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~229 min
Live Weather in Korba Today: 21°C, Smoky haze
76% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 6:19 AM IST · next refresh in ~3 min
Korba Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹107.74 and ₹101.01
Petrol down ₹0.56 yesterday
Korba Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:44 AM · Sunset 6:12 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:36 AM-11:02 AM
Korba Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 18 Oct
Banks in Chhattisgarh are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct (in 1 day)Weather Alerts for Korba Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Chhattisgarh right now.
Compare Korba with Nearby Cities
vs Janjgir-Champa, Sakti and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Korba | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korba YOU ARE HERE | — | 406 | — | 21°C | 21% |
| Janjgir-Champa 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 39 km | — | — | 22°C | 25% |
| Sakti 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 46 km | — | — | 21°C | 21% |
| Bilaspur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 62 km | 425 | ✗ 5% worse | 22°C | 23% |
| Rajnandgaon 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 63 km | — | — | 19°C | 19% |
| Sarangarh-Bilaigarh 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 78 km | — | — | 22°C | 25% |
| Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 88 km | — | — | 19°C | 19% |
Live Korba Mandi Prices Today
Anuppur APMC2 items
- buttery₹3,500/q
- Wheat₹2,500/q
Korba PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
129 post offices across 18 PIN codes in Korba, Chhattisgarh.
Showing 1–30 of 129 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ajgarbahar BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495684 | BO | Delivery |
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Amgaon B.O Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495119 | BO | Delivery |
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Baksahi BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495449 | BO | Delivery |
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Balco Nagar Korba SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495684 | PO | Delivery |
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Balgi Project Korba SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495455 | PO | Delivery |
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Bango Dam BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495448 | BO | Delivery |
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Banjhiban BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495445 | BO | Delivery |
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Banki Mongra SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495447 | PO | Delivery |
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Barpali J BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Barpali S BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Batra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495449 | BO | Delivery |
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Beharchuwa BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhairotal BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495454 | BO | Delivery |
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Bhaisma SO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | PO | Delivery |
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Bhilaibazar BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495454 | BO | Delivery |
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Binjhra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495445 | BO | Delivery |
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Birda BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495446 | BO | Delivery |
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Boida BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495446 | BO | Delivery |
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Bundeli BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495683 | BO | Delivery |
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Chachia BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Chainpur BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495446 | BO | Delivery |
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Chaitma BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495449 | BO | Delivery |
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Champa BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Chhuri BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495450 | BO | Delivery |
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Chicholi BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495671 | BO | Delivery |
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Chiknipali BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Chirra BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Chorbhatti BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Dadarkala BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495674 | BO | Delivery |
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Dadarkhurd BO Bilaspur Division · Chattisgarh Circle |
495682 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Korba's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Korba is CO. Korba's current AQI of 406 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Korba's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Korba is at Severe today (AQI 406). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Korba?
Petrol is ₹107.74/L, diesel ₹101.01/L, for Korba. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Korba's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Korba's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Korba today?
Yes - banks in Chhattisgarh are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 18 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Korba today?
Rahu Kalam in Korba today runs from 9:36 AM to 11:02 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Korba's Weather and AQI?
Korba is a district in Chhattisgarh, part of central India's rice belt. With a population of 1,206,640, rice cultivation and forest-linked livelihoods remains a significant part of the local economy here, as in most of Chhattisgarh, which makes seasonal rainfall timing a genuine practical concern for a large share of residents - not just a forecast curiosity.
Seasonal Guide
The southwest monsoon typically reaches this part of Chhattisgarh by mid-June. Outside the monsoon, summer highs regularly exceed 42°C. Track Korba weather and Korba AQI for current conditions, or see Chhattisgarh weather and AQI for how Korba compares with other districts in the state.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. Population figures are sourced from Wikidata.