Bhopal Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Bhopal, India.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-18T00:00:00+05:30Health context
At the current AQI of 169, Bhopal is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Bhopal are PM2.5 169 µg/m³, PM10 133 µg/m³, O₃ 1.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 30.8 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 169 mean in Bhopal?
Bhopal currently has an AQI of 169, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Bhopal are PM2.5 169 µg/m³, PM10 133 µg/m³, O₃ 1.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 30.8 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
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- Jabalpur air quality — approximately 260 km away
- Amravati air quality — approximately 261 km away
- Kota air quality — approximately 267 km away
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