Worst air pollution Ghāziābād, today and tomorrow

Today (22 September): Air quality in Ghāziābād is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are very poor; PM10 is poor; NO2 is moderate; O3, SO2, and HCHO are fair; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 5:30 AM (PM1: 100/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in Ghāziābād is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (PM1: 100/100). 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 - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 05:30

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

91.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

65.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

51.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

28.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

3.3/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

21.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Very poor

100/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 07:30

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Very poor

95.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

72.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

55.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

23.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

4.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

20.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Very poor

100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ghāziābād right now?

On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in Ghāziābād is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 AM (PM1: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ghāziābād?

On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in Ghāziābād will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (PM1: 100/100).

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.

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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