Track India AQI - Your Daily Air Quality Briefing

Track India AQI aggregates live measurements from verified government monitoring stations so you can understand city-level pollution without decoding raw datasets. Each refresh consolidates readings for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone to surface a clear story about the air you are breathing right now.

Use the dashboard to compare cities, view pollutant-specific trends, and make informed decisions about commutes, outdoor exercise, or travel. Whether you are a parent planning the school run, an athlete timing a workout, or an environmental researcher tracking hotspots, Track India AQI keeps actionable insights within one click.

Multi-City Coverage

Live observations for dozens of district monitoring stations across India.

Health-first Guidance

Contextual tips tied to AQI categories and sensitive groups.

Historical Intelligence

Interactive charts reveal daily fluctuations and pollutant patterns.

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Stay Informed, Stay Healthy

Knowledge is power when it comes to air quality. Dive into our in-depth resources to understand how air pollution affects your household and the actions you can take today.

Health GuideFAQ

Air Quality Tips

  • Check AQI before outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous exercise outside when AQI is high, particularly during early mornings and late evenings when pollution spikes.
  • Improve indoor air: Run air purifiers or DIY filters, keep indoor plants that tolerate pollution, and vacuum with HEPA filters to capture settled dust.
  • Control ventilation smartly: Keep windows closed during peak pollution hours and open them briefly when AQI improves to refresh indoor air.
  • Mask up strategically: Wear N95 or FFP2 masks when AQI crosses the moderate range while commuting, cycling, or working outdoors.
  • Protect sensitive groups: Children, elderly adults, and people with asthma should keep rescue medication accessible and stay indoors when readings are poor or worse.
  • Track recurring patterns: Use the historical charts to note which days of the week or times of the year worsen air quality and plan errands around those windows.

AQI Colour Guide

AQI ranges combine pollutant readings into a single score. Use this colour-coded guide as a quick reference before stepping outside or scheduling outdoor events.

Good

0 - 50

Clean air with minimal pollution; ideal for outdoor routines and ventilation.

Open windows for natural airflow and keep up with fitness or commutes without restrictions.

Satisfactory

51 - 100

Acceptable air quality, though a few sensitive individuals may notice mild irritation.

Keep allergy or asthma medication handy and schedule outdoor plans during daylight hours.

Moderate

101 - 200

Pollution begins to affect people with asthma, COPD, heart conditions, and young children.

Choose shorter, low-intensity outdoor activities and run air purifiers in living spaces.

Poor

201 - 300

Air can trigger breathing difficulty for most people with extended exposure.

Shift workouts indoors, seal windows during rush hours, and carry an N95 mask if you must travel.

Very Poor

301 - 400

Unhealthy conditions for the entire population with possible emergency advisories.

Avoid outdoor exposure, check on vulnerable neighbours, and use high-efficiency air filtration.

Severe

401 - 500

Hazardous air with an immediate impact on lungs and heart even for healthy adults.

Stay indoors on recirculation mode, postpone travel, and monitor official health bulletins closely.

How to Interpret This Dashboard

  1. Start with the Air Quality Snapshot to understand nationwide context and identify critical hotspots or safe zones.
  2. Use the filters to focus on your city or pollutant of interest. Sorting by pollutant helps identify whether PM2.5, PM10, or gaseous emissions are driving the risk.
  3. Dive into the interactive charts to track how pollution builds during the day. The trend line helps you decide the safest window for school runs, workouts, or deliveries.
  4. Review city cards for station-level details, including when a reading was last updated, so you can cross-check with local advisories or alerts.

Seasonal Air Quality Patterns in India

India's AQI story changes with the seasons. Understanding these broad trends helps you stay a step ahead of pollution spikes.

Winter (October - February)

Cooler temperatures, calm winds, crop residue burning in northern states, and festive fireworks combine to trap particulate matter near the surface. Expect the sharpest PM2.5 peaks during this period, especially in the Indo-Gangetic plain.

Summer (March - June)

Intense sunlight accelerates ground-level ozone formation. Industrial hubs and coastal metros may report higher ozone readings in the afternoon, while dust storms add a burst of PM10 in north-western India.

Monsoon (July - September)

Rainfall helps wash out particulates, leading to temporarily cleaner air. However, intermittent construction dust and traffic congestion after showers can still cause localised spikes, so monitor AQI during dry breaks.

Data & Methodology

Transparency matters. Here is how Track India AQI processes and presents the information you see above:

  • Live feeds rely on Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other accredited monitoring networks.
  • Each request retrieves raw pollutant concentrations, validates missing entries, and removes zero-only records.
  • Values are normalised into AQI breakpoints so categories remain consistent across stations and pollutants.
  • Historical charts store recent readings locally for quick comparisons without overloading public APIs.
  • No personal data is collected while you browse; filters operate entirely within your session.

Helpful Resources

Deepen your understanding of air pollution science, policy interventions, and protective measures with these trustworthy references: