Worst air pollution Ludhiāna, today and tomorrow
Today (22 September): Air quality in Ludhiāna is very poor. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are very poor; PM10 and NO2 are moderate; O3 and HCHO are fair; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:30 AM (PM1: 100/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in Ludhiāna is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:30 AM (PM1: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ludhiāna's air quality reflects the flat Punjab Sutlej River plain at 244 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the hosiery, bicycle manufacturing, and dyeing corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and chemical aerosols. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal and the industrial textile and dyeing operations' distinctive chemical emission profile maintain Ludhiana among Punjab's more persistently challenged manufacturing metropolitan environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 05:30
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
80.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
57.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
51.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
3.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
100/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 06:30
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
80.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
57.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
58.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
3.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
100/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ludhiāna right now?
On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in Ludhiāna 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 Ludhiāna?
On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in Ludhiāna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 6:30 AM (PM1: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ludhiāna?
Air quality in Ludhiāna tends to be worse when traffic emissions, petrochemical and refining operations, along with light manufacturing build up and windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Ludhiāna 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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