Worst air pollution Ghāziābād, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ghāziābād is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are poor; HCHO is fair; SO2 and PM1 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 84.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ghāziābād is very poor. O3 increases to very poor; PM1 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (O3: 88.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ghāziābād's air quality reflects the flat western Uttar Pradesh Hindon River position adjacent to Delhi's eastern metropolitan corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the industrial, brick kiln, and construction corridor generating some of India's most elevated sustained PM2.5. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates Delhi metropolitan and local emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial plain's minimal topographic dispersal and the extraordinary industrial and construction density maintain Ghaziabad among the NCR's more persistently challenged urban environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:30
AQI:
Very poor
84.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
70.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
72.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
84.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
75.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
46.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
59.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:30
AQI:
Very poor
88.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
72.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
75.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
85.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
88.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
47.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
63.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ghāziābād right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ghāziābād is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 84.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 84.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ghāziābād?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ghāziābād will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 88.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (O3: 88.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ghāziābād?
In Ghāziābād, vehicle traffic, light manufacturing, and ongoing construction work are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air.
Are air quality levels in Ghāziābād 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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