Worst air pollution Pānīpat, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Pānīpat is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Pānīpat 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.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Pānīpat's air quality reflects the flat Haryana Indo-Gangetic Plain at 221 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil refinery, textile dyeing, and agricultural corridor generating elevated industrial SO₂ and chemical PM2.5. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates refinery and industrial emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal and the extraordinary industrial corridor density maintain Panipat among Haryana's more persistently challenged industrial metropolitan environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 13:30
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
55.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
54.8/100
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
49.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
56.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
49.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
55.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pānīpat right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Pānīpat is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 PM (O3: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pānīpat?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Pānīpat 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 Pānīpat?
Air quality in Pānīpat tends to be worse when traffic emissions, steel, cement, and chemical production, and light manufacturing build up and windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air.
Are air quality levels in Pānīpat 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.
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.