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 137. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Sensitive. The current atmosphere in Mumbai is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 50.1 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 55.8 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 23.6 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 19 AQI in Thiruvananthapuram (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 229 AQI in Bokāro (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 4 Good, 34 Moderate, 39 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 20 Unhealthy, 3 Very Unhealthy. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 45.6 µg/m³ — approximately 9.1 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 115.5 AQI. The national spread is 210 points, from 19 in Thiruvananthapuram to 229 in Bokāro. Average PM2.5 is 45.6 µg/m³ (9.1× the WHO annual guideline).
At least one monitored location is Very Unhealthy or Hazardous. Avoid outdoor exertion in the affected city and follow local public-health advice.
Air Quality in India — FAQ
Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for India.