Worst air pollution Ludhiāna, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ludhiāna is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 and PM1 are poor; SO2 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5 and PM10 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 4:30 AM (NO2: 83.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ludhiāna is very poor. SO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 86.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:30
AQI:
Very poor
83.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
59.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
42.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
83.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
31.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
61.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:30
AQI:
Very poor
86.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
58.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
42.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
86.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
61.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ludhiāna right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ludhiāna is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 83.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 AM (NO2: 83.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ludhiāna?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ludhiāna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 86.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 86.1/100).
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.
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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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