AQI.news — Real-Time Air Quality Index
Check current AQI, PM2.5 and air pollution near you. Explore the live map, compare cities, follow pollution trends, and get practical health guidance.
Live AQI in Major Indian Cities
- Delhi209Very Unhealthy
- Kolkata154Unhealthy
- Mumbai146Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
- Chennai136Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
- Bengaluru111Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
- Hyderabad97Moderate
- Pune95Moderate
- Ahmedabad73Moderate
Right now Delhi has the most polluted air of these eight cities (AQI 209, very unhealthy) and Ahmedabad the cleanest (73, moderate).
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