AQI today in India
7 November 2026 ยท Updated
AQI today in India (7 Nov 2026): compare air quality across 5 cities. Updated daily from official and market sources. Rates are indicative.
City-wise table
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How it is calculated
AQI is the CPCB index (0 to 500) built from the highest pollutant sub-index at city monitoring stations, refreshed every hour. Temperature is the current reading for the city. Source: Open-Meteo air quality, OpenWeather. Readings are indicative and can differ by locality.
Readings are from public monitoring stations and can differ across a city. Follow local health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
Which city has the lowest air quality today?
Among the cities we track, Bengaluru has the lowest at 16 and Lucknow the highest at 252 as of 7 November 2026.
What do the AQI levels mean?
CPCB uses six bands: Good (0 to 50), Satisfactory (51 to 100), Moderately polluted (101 to 200), Poor (201 to 300), Very poor (301 to 400) and Severe (401 to 500).
How is the AQI calculated?
Monitoring stations measure pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, ozone and ammonia. Each gets a sub-index, and the AQI is the highest of them.
How can I protect myself on high AQI days?
Limit outdoor exercise when the AQI is Poor or worse, keep windows shut at peak traffic hours and use an N95 mask outdoors.