Prayagraj Monsoon: What It Means for Sangam Pilgrimage and River Level
Everything live for Prayagraj, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 2 AM. It will feel hotter than the thermometer says.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Prayagraj: 70/100 (Fair)
Rank #94 of 261 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. Prayagraj's AQI of 300 took off 30 points; fuel here is at or below the national average and took off 0 more - leaving 70/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 1 Sep 2026, 6:31pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Prayagraj Today: 300 (Poor)
Up 43 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Prayagraj'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 1 Sep, 10:21 PM IST · next refresh in ~164 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Prayagraj Today: 29°C, Light rain shower
81% humidity · down 0° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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🕒 Updated 1 Sep, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~13 min
⛽ Prayagraj Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹101.86 and ₹95.36
Petrol down ₹0.45 yesterday
🕉 Prayagraj Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:20 AM · Sunset 7:06 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:55 PM-5:31 PM
🏦 Prayagraj Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Uttar Pradesh are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Prayagraj Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Uttar Pradesh right now.
📍 Compare Prayagraj with Nearby Cities
vs Shravasti, Kaushambi and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Prayagraj | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj YOU ARE HERE | — | 300 | — | 29°C | 85% |
| Shravasti 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 0 km | — | — | 29°C | 85% |
| Kaushambi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 0 km | — | — | 29°C | 85% |
| Chitrakoot 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 0 km | — | — | 29°C | 85% |
| Mirzapur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 15 km | — | — | 29°C | 85% |
| Bhadohi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 27 km | — | — | 29°C | 85% |
| Varanasi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 31 km | 329 | ✗ 10% worse | 29°C | 79% |
🌾 Live Prayagraj Mandi Prices Today: Firewood ₹322, Garlic ₹6,000
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Prayagraj APMC (Prayagraj)7 items
- Firewood₹322/q
- Garlic₹6,000/q
- Ginger(Green)₹8,000/q
- Paddy(Common)₹1,850/q
- Wheat₹2,549/q
- Wheat₹2,250/q
- Wheat₹2,329/q
📮 Prayagraj PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
425 post offices across 56 PIN codes in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Showing 1–30 of 425 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Daranagar SO Allahabad Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212204 | PO | Delivery |
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Achhola BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212303 | BO | Delivery |
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Agriculture Institute SO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211007 | PO | Delivery |
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Ahmadganj SO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211003 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ahmedpur Asrauli BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212208 | BO | Delivery |
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Ahmedpur Pawan BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212208 | BO | Delivery |
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Akorha BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212301 | BO | Delivery |
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Aladadpur BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
229411 | BO | Delivery |
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Allahpur SO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211006 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Amilia Kalan BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212303 | BO | Delivery |
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Amora BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212303 | BO | Delivery |
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Anapur SO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
229411 | PO | Delivery |
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Andhiyaari BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
229413 | BO | Delivery |
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Anuwa BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212401 | BO | Delivery |
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Arahkala BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
221508 | BO | Delivery |
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Arai BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212301 | BO | Delivery |
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Arail BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211008 | BO | Delivery |
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Arail PO Kumbh Mela Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211020 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Aruvaon BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212503 | BO | Delivery |
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Ashey Pur BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
221508 | BO | Delivery |
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Asrawey Kalan BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211012 | BO | Delivery |
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Atrampur SO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
229412 | PO | Delivery |
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Atraura BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
221502 | BO | Delivery |
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Attarsuiya SO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
211003 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Aunta BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212303 | BO | Delivery |
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Aura BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
221502 | BO | Delivery |
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Ayodhya BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212306 | BO | Delivery |
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Babhan Kuiyan BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
221507 | BO | Delivery |
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Babhani Hethar BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212303 | BO | Delivery |
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Babuganj BO Prayagraj Division · Uttar Pradesh Circle |
212404 | BO | Delivery |
How is Prayagraj'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 Prayagraj is CO. Prayagraj's current AQI of 300 falls in the "Poor" band (201–300).
Is Prayagraj's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Prayagraj is at Poor today (AQI 300). Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. Everyone may start noticing breathing discomfort.
Why does 29°C feel like 34°C in Prayagraj?
"Feels like" factors in humidity and wind on top of the actual air temperature. At 81% humidity and 17 kph wind, Prayagraj's air right now feels hotter than the thermometer reading - high humidity slows sweat evaporation, so your body sheds heat less efficiently than the raw air temperature alone would suggest.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Prayagraj?
Wheat has fallen 11.7% at Prayagraj's mandi in the latest reporting cycle - the biggest mover among commodities tracked there right now. Mandi (wholesale) prices update daily from Government of India data.gov.in reports.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Prayagraj?
Petrol is ₹101.86/L, diesel ₹95.36/L, for Uttar Pradesh (no city-level station for Prayagraj yet). 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 Prayagraj's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Prayagraj'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 Prayagraj today?
Yes - banks in Uttar Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Prayagraj today?
Rahu Kalam in Prayagraj today runs from 3:55 PM to 5:31 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Prayagraj's Weather and AQI?
Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) sits at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, and periodically hosts the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest human gatherings on Earth. It's also home to the Allahabad High Court and a major administrative and educational hub for the state. Both roles - mass pilgrimage and everyday administration - make river levels and weather genuinely load-bearing information here.
Sangam Pilgrimage and River Level Impact
During major mela gatherings, sprawling tent cities are built directly on the riverbanks at the Sangam, making rainfall and river-level forecasts a real safety concern for crowd management, not a background detail. Outside mela years, the same confluence still floods low-lying parts of the city most monsoons. Track Prayagraj weather before visiting the Sangam during monsoon season.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Mar: Cool Season - The most comfortable stretch, and the season most major melas are held in.
Apr-Jun: Extreme Heat - Highs regularly exceed 43°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - The Sangam regularly rises and can flood riverside areas; check Prayagraj AQI and river levels together.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Uttar Pradesh weather and AQI for how Prayagraj compares with other cities in the state.