Air Quality Index (AQI) in India 🇮🇳
Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in India
Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mumbai, the capital of India, is measured at a score of 54. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Mumbai is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 10.8 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 26.0 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 3.2 µg/m³.
Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across India based on industrial output, traffic density, and local weather patterns. Real-time pollution data and respiratory health alerts are also being actively monitored in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata. Tracking these air quality metrics is essential for residents nationwide to manage outdoor exposure and maintain respiratory safety during periods of increased particulate concentration.
Air Quality Snapshot: India Right Now
Across 100 monitored cities in India, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 6 AQI in Hubli (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 200 AQI in Ludhiāna (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 26 Good, 52 Moderate, 8 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 14 Unhealthy. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 24.6 µg/m³ — approximately 4.9 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.
India Air Quality: Major Cities Index
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Pollution Monitor & AQI Forecast: India Regions
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* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for India is calculated using the US EPA standard. Information is processed from multiple monitoring stations detecting PM2.5, PM10, and gaseous pollutants to ensure accuracy for respiratory health planning.
What Today's Readings Mean in India
The median reading across 100 monitored cities is 57.5 AQI. The national spread is 194 points, from 6 in Hubli to 200 in Ludhiāna. Average PM2.5 is 24.6 µg/m³ (4.9× the WHO annual guideline).
At least one monitored location is Unhealthy. Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion and check the city reading before planning exercise or travel.
Air Quality in India — FAQ
Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for India.