Worst air pollution Najafgarh, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Najafgarh is very poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are very poor; SO2 and PM1 are poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Najafgarh is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Najafgarh's air quality reflects the flat Haryana-Delhi border position adjacent to the Najafgarh Lake wetland, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and agricultural, industrial, and construction operations contributing local sources. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions from October to March, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal and the Delhi NCR's extraordinary regional industrial and vehicle background maintain Najafgarh among the Delhi metropolitan fringe's more persistently challenged environments throughout the dry season.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:30

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

53.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

28.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Very poor

88.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

100/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Poor

60.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

17.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Poor

61.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:30

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

52.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

25.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Very poor

83.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

100/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Poor

60.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

18.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Poor

60.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Najafgarh right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Najafgarh is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Najafgarh?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Najafgarh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 100/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Najafgarh?

In Najafgarh, road traffic, construction activity, along with agricultural activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening 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 Najafgarh 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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