Check Air Quality Index (AQI) Near You — AQI Today
Live air quality data, PM2.5 levels, 24-hour trends, and health advice — check AQI for any location in India. 500m-resolution air quality powered by Google.
What is the Air Quality Index (AQI)?
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a standardised scale that translates complex air pollution data into a single number you can understand at a glance. In India, the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) is published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and considers seven pollutants: PM2.5, PM10, O&sub3;, CO, NO&sub2;, SO&sub2;, and NH&sub3;.
NAQI Categories
| AQI Range | Category | Health Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 0–50 | Good | Minimal impact on health |
| 51–100 | Satisfactory | Minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people |
| 101–200 | Moderate | Breathing discomfort to people with lung/heart diseases |
| 201–300 | Poor | Breathing discomfort to most on prolonged exposure |
| 301–400 | Very Poor | Respiratory illness on prolonged exposure |
| 401–500 | Severe | Affects even healthy people; avoid outdoor activities |
AQI Today shows both the Indian NAQI and the US EPA standard side-by-side, so you can compare how India and international agencies rate your air.
Most Polluted Cities in India Right Now
| # | City | State | AQI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loni | Uttar Pradesh | 435 | Severe |
| 2 | Gurgaon | Haryana | 417 | Severe |
| 3 | Kirari Suleman Nagar | Delhi | 415 | Severe |
| 4 | Hapur | Uttar Pradesh | 324 | Very Poor |
| 5 | Hardoi | Uttar Pradesh | 311 | Very Poor |
| 6 | Nangloi Jat | Delhi | 305 | Very Poor |
| 7 | Noida | Uttar Pradesh | 303 | Very Poor |
| 8 | Khora | Uttar Pradesh | 288 | Poor |
| 9 | Hisar | Haryana | 282 | Poor |
| 10 | Patna | Bihar | 279 | Poor |
| 11 | Agartala | Tripura | 277 | Poor |
| 12 | Jaunpur | Uttar Pradesh | 275 | Poor |
| 13 | Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh | 267 | Poor |
| 14 | Meerut | Uttar Pradesh | 264 | Poor |
| 15 | Sonipat | Haryana | 239 | Poor |
| 16 | Faridabad | Haryana | 216 | Poor |
| 17 | Pimpri-Chinchwad | Maharashtra | 211 | Poor |
| 18 | Ara | Bihar | 211 | Poor |
| 19 | Bhojpur | Bihar | 211 | Poor |
| 20 | Sultanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 207 | Poor |
| 21 | Hajipur | Bihar | 206 | Poor |
| 22 | Hazaribagh | Jharkhand | 195 | Moderate |
| 23 | Bikaner | Rajasthan | 192 | Moderate |
| 24 | Junagadh | Gujarat | 191 | Moderate |
| 25 | Muzaffarnagar | Uttar Pradesh | 190 | Moderate |
Cleanest Cities in India Right Now
| # | City | State | AQI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gangtok | Sikkim | 5 | Good |
| 2 | Ramanathapuram | Tamil Nadu | 6 | Good |
| 3 | Vedaranyam | Tamil Nadu | 9 | Good |
| 4 | Sivaganga | Tamil Nadu | 12 | Good |
| 5 | Thiruthuraipoondi | Tamil Nadu | 12 | Good |
| 6 | Velankanni | Tamil Nadu | 13 | Good |
| 7 | Nagore | Tamil Nadu | 14 | Good |
| 8 | Aranthangi | Tamil Nadu | 15 | Good |
| 9 | Kovilkalappal | Tamil Nadu | 15 | Good |
| 10 | Kattumannarkoil | Tamil Nadu | 17 | Good |
| 11 | Cuddalore | Tamil Nadu | 17 | Good |
| 12 | Leh | Ladakh | 18 | Good |
| 13 | Dindigul | Tamil Nadu | 20 | Good |
| 14 | Virudhunagar | Tamil Nadu | 21 | Good |
| 15 | Pudukkottai | Tamil Nadu | 21 | Good |
| 16 | Nagapattinam | Tamil Nadu | 22 | Good |
| 17 | Mannargudi | Tamil Nadu | 23 | Good |
| 18 | Sivakasi | Tamil Nadu | 24 | Good |
| 19 | Kargil | Ladakh | 24 | Good |
| 20 | Panruti | Tamil Nadu | 24 | Good |
| 21 | Sirkali | Tamil Nadu | 24 | Good |
| 22 | Villupuram | Tamil Nadu | 25 | Good |
| 23 | Mayiladuthurai | Tamil Nadu | 25 | Good |
| 24 | Vallioor | Tamil Nadu | 25 | Good |
| 25 | Thanjavur | Tamil Nadu | 26 | Good |
Check AQI for Major Indian Cities
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What You Get on AQI Today
- 500-metre resolution: Hyper-local air quality data powered by Google Air Quality API
- Dual standards: Indian NAQI and US EPA AQI calculated independently from raw pollutant data
- Health advice: Personalised recommendations for children, elderly, pregnant women, and people with respiratory conditions
- 7-day trends: Historical AQI charts to track if air quality is improving or worsening
- 4-day forecast: Plan outdoor activities around predicted air quality
- Cigarette equivalent: Understand pollution impact in familiar terms