Worst air pollution Prayagraj, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Prayagraj is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 AM (NO2: 71.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Prayagraj is poor. PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 63.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Prayagraj's air quality reflects the Ganga-Yamuna confluence position in the flat Indo-Gangetic Plain at 98 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and industrial, brick kiln, and Kumbh Mela event operations generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial plain's minimal topographic dispersal maintains Prayagraj among northern India's more persistently challenged Gangetic Plain metropolitan environments, particularly during the October to March dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 02:30
AQI:
Poor
71.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
55.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
40.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
71.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
51.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Poor
63.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
47.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
32.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Prayagraj right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Prayagraj is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 AM (NO2: 71.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Prayagraj?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Prayagraj will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 63.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Prayagraj?
In Prayagraj, traffic emissions as well as manufacturing activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. 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 Prayagraj 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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