Worst air pollution Bhiwandi, today and tomorrow
Today (22 September): Air quality in Bhiwandi is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and SO2 are moderate; O3, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (PM1: 76.8/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in Bhiwandi is poor. NO2 decreases to fair; SO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM1: 76.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bhiwandi's air quality reflects the greater Mumbai metropolitan area's northeastern Ulhas River textile corridor, with vehicle density and the extraordinary powerloom textile operations generating elevated PM2.5 and textile dust. The Arabian Sea monsoon provides wet season cleansing, while the dry northeast monsoon concentrates Mumbai metropolitan and powerloom industrial emissions and Bhiwandi maintains Maharashtra's most distinctively powerloom textile-defined industrial environment throughout the dry season.
Today - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 23:30
AQI:
Poor
76.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
44.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
43.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
40.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
2.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
76.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Poor
76.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
50.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
43.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
32.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
76.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bhiwandi right now?
On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in Bhiwandi is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 76.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (PM1: 76.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bhiwandi?
On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in Bhiwandi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 76.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM1: 76.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bhiwandi?
Bhiwandi usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic along with light manufacturing coincide with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Bhiwandi based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 22 September 2026 at 20:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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