Gurugram Air Quality Index (AQI) & Air Pollution Today
Haryana, India — Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5
Gurgaon AQI Right Now
Category: Severe
Dominant Pollutant: pm10
PM2.5: 143.99 µg/m³
PM10: 456.99 µg/m³
Last updated: 2026-03-24 — Data source: Google Air Quality API (NAQI). Live NAQI values load when you visit the page.
Gurgaon Pollutant Levels
| Pollutant | Concentration |
|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 143.99 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 456.99 µg/m³ |
| O₃ (Ozone) | 10.38 µg/m³ |
| NO₂ | 26.23 µg/m³ |
| SO₂ | 2.11 µg/m³ |
| CO | 1426.89 µg/m³ |
Health Advisory — Gurgaon
Severe: Affects healthy people and seriously affects those with existing diseases. Avoid outdoor activities.
Recommendation: Sensitive groups (children, elderly, people with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor exposure.
Warning: Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor activities. Keep windows closed and use air purifiers if available.
Health Impact — Gurgaon
Cigarette Equivalent: Breathing this air is equivalent to smoking 6.5 cigarettes per day (based on current PM2.5 levels).
Life Expectancy Impact: Sustained exposure at this PM2.5 level could reduce life expectancy by 0.87 years (AQLI estimate, relative to WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³).
Health Recommendations for Gurgaon
- General Population: Remain indoors. Avoid all outdoor activities.
- Elderly: Stay indoors with windows closed. Use air purifier.
- Children: Do not allow children outdoors.
- Lung Disease Patients: Stay indoors. Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
Understanding Gurgaon Air Quality
Gurugram (formerly Gurgaon), India's millennium city and corporate hub, faces severe air quality challenges despite its modern skyline. Located southwest of Delhi at the foothills of the Aravallis, the city experiences pollution levels that closely mirror the national capital, with winter PM2.5 often exceeding 250 µg/m³.
The city's explosive growth - from a small town to a population exceeding 1.5 million in two decades - has brought massive construction activity, traffic congestion on arterial roads like the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway, and industrial emissions from the Manesar–Bawal industrial corridor. Dust from ongoing metro, road, and real estate construction is a major year-round contributor to PM10 levels.
During the October–January pollution season, stubble-burning plumes from Haryana's own agricultural districts reach Gurugram within hours. The Aravalli ridge running along the city's western edge partially blocks southwestern winds, occasionally creating localised pollution pockets in sectors closer to Delhi. The Haryana government periodically bans construction and restricts diesel vehicles during GRAP Stage III episodes.
Primary Pollution Sources
- Vehicle exhaust
- Construction dust
- Road dust
- Stubble burning (seasonal)
- Industrial emissions from Manesar
Geography: Southwestern NCR city at the edge of the Aravalli hills; partially sheltered from northwest winds but shares Delhi's inversion pattern
Peak pollution months: October, November, December, January
Frequently Asked Questions — Gurgaon
What causes air pollution in Gurgaon?
Gurugram's pollution comes from vehicular exhaust (Delhi–Jaipur Expressway traffic), massive ongoing construction (real estate, metro, highway projects), industrial emissions from the Manesar belt, road dust from unpaved stretches, and seasonal stubble burning from Haryana's agricultural districts during October–November.
Is Gurgaon air quality better than Delhi?
Marginally. Gurugram's annual average PM2.5 is typically 5–15% lower than central Delhi, partly due to its position at the Aravalli edge which provides some wind dispersal. However, during severe winter episodes, both cities record similar AQI levels, often exceeding 400.
Air Quality in Nearby Cities
- Delhi AQI — Delhi
- Faridabad AQI — Haryana
- Noida AQI — Uttar Pradesh
- Ghaziabad AQI — Uttar Pradesh