Ludhiana Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Ludhiana, 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 2026-10-04T02:00:00+05:30Health context
At the current AQI of 162, Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana are PM2.5 162 µg/m³, PM10 116 µg/m³, O₃ 2.7 µg/m³, NO₂ 11.5 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 162 mean in Ludhiana?
Ludhiana currently has an AQI of 162, 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 Ludhiana are PM2.5 162 µg/m³, PM10 116 µg/m³, O₃ 2.7 µg/m³, NO₂ 11.5 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Jalandhar air quality — approximately 53 km away
- Patiāla air quality — approximately 82 km away
- Chandigarh air quality — approximately 91 km away
- Amritsar air quality — approximately 122 km away
- Kasur air quality — approximately 136 km away
- Lahore air quality — approximately 157 km away
Related air-quality news and articles
- Ludhiana slips to 33rd spot in air quality survey, projects to curb pollution remain grounded - The Tribune — The Tribune · Sep 9, 2026
- Over half of PM 2.5 emissions in Ludhiana originate from unmitigated fuel use: study - The Indian Express — The Indian Express · Jul 2, 2026
- India Air Quality Alert - IQAir — IQAir · Oct 1, 2026
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