Bhilai air quality · Chhattisgarh, India
Clean air days like this are worth an evening walk in the park
NAQI 47 (Good) in Bhilai, from 3 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 60 (Moderate).
Updated
Pollutants in Bhilai
- PM2.5 · µg/m³13.9Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³46.9Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³30.8Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³14.5
- SO₂ · µg/m³13.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.43
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bhilai right now?
Minimal impact on health.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current NAQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 51–100 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Bhilai
3 stations, worst first- HathkhojSatisfactory53
- Civic Center, Bhilai - Bhilai Steel PlantSatisfactory51
- 32BungalowsGood46
Bhilai air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 47average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 71worst day, 13 October
- 15cleanest day, 24 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 62, worse than the week before (50). 20 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Bhilai
30°C Clear Sky · Humidity 64% · Wind 4 km/h
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 31° | 21° |
| Fri 23 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 20° |
| Sat 24 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Mainly Clear sky | 30° | 20° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
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Bhilai air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bhilai right now?
The NAQI in Bhilai is 47 (Good), based on 3 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 60 (Moderate).
Is it safe to go outside in Bhilai today?
A great time to be outside. Minimal impact on health. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
Which area of Bhilai has the worst air right now?
Hathkhoj has the highest reading at 53 (Satisfactory). 32Bungalows has the lowest at 46, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Bhilai been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Bhilai averaged NAQI 47. The worst day was 13 October at 71; the cleanest was 24 September at 15. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
Where does Bhilai's air quality data come from?
From State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network, using 3 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: State & Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India · Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) · Aurassure's University Clean Air Network. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.