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 146. 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 53.8 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 64.5 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 24.2 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 29 AQI in Puducherry (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 191 AQI in Borivli (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 4 Good, 41 Moderate, 24 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 31 Unhealthy. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 42.5 µg/m³ — approximately 8.5 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.
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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 113.0 AQI. The national spread is 162 points, from 29 in Puducherry to 191 in Borivli. Average PM2.5 is 42.5 µg/m³ (8.5× 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.