Worst air pollution Bhiwandi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bhiwandi is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 36.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bhiwandi is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (NO2: 40.3/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:30
AQI:
Fair
36.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:30
AQI:
Medium
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bhiwandi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bhiwandi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 36.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bhiwandi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bhiwandi will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (NO2: 40.3/100).
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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