Bhopal air quality · Madhya Pradesh, India
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
NAQI 105 (Moderate) in Bhopal, from 3 CPCB monitoring stations. On the US scale that is 133 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Updated
Pollutants in Bhopal
- PM2.5 · µg/m³48.73.2× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1082.4× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³20.9Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³25.6
- SO₂ · µg/m³9.9Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.44
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Bhopal right now?
May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
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 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Bhopal
3 stations, worst first- Idgah HillsModerate110
- T T NagarModerate106
- Paryavaran ParisarModerate101
Bhopal air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 87average daily NAQI over 37 days
- 132worst day, 13 October
- 28cleanest day, 13 September
- 0days at Poor or worse
The last 7 days averaged 122, about the same as the week before (112). 10 of the last 37 days were Good.
Weather in Bhopal
Light rain: < 5 mm/hr, Light Thunderstorms with maximum surface wind speed less than 40 kmph (in gusts), Low cloud to ground Lightning probability (< 30%) (until 22:00 IST)
Light rain: < 5 mm/hr, Light Thunderstorms with maximum surface wind speed less than 40 kmph (in gusts), Low cloud to ground Lightning probability (< 30%) (until 22:00 IST)
Mon 19 Oct: Thunderstorm accompanied with Lightning
| Day | Forecast | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly cloudy sky with possibility of rain or Thunderstorm or Duststorm | 34° | 20° |
| Tue 20 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 20° |
| Wed 21 | Mainly Clear sky | 34° | 20° |
| Thu 22 | Mainly Clear sky | 35° | 21° |
| Fri 23 | Clear sky | 34° | 20° |
| Sat 24 | Clear sky | 33° | 20° |
| Sun 25 | Clear sky | 33° | 20° |
India Meteorological Department (IMD) city forecast, issued 19 October 2026. All IMD warnings →
Nearby cities
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Bhopal air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bhopal right now?
The NAQI in Bhopal is 105 (Moderate), based on 3 monitoring stations. On the US AQI scale the same air reads 133 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
Is it safe to go outside in Bhopal today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. May cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Bhopal has the worst air right now?
Idgah Hills has the highest reading at 110 (Moderate). Paryavaran Parisar has the lowest at 101, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Bhopal been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Bhopal averaged NAQI 87. The worst day was 13 October at 132; the cleanest was 13 September at 28. 0 days were at Poor or worse.
How does Bhopal's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 49 µg/m³, about 3.2 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Bhopal'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.