Worst air pollution Hyderabad City, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Hyderabad City is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, and SO2 are fair; CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 33.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hyderabad City is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Hyderabad City in Pakistan reflects the flat Sindh Indus River plain at 38 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vehicle density, glass bangle manufacturing, and agricultural corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and distinctive glass production emissions. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal and the glass bangle industry's distinctive silicon dust maintain Hyderabad among Pakistan's more persistently challenged Sindh provincial city environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
33.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
29.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Hyderabad City right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hyderabad City is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 33.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hyderabad City?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hyderabad City will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hyderabad City?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Hyderabad City are vehicle traffic, petrochemical and refining operations, as well as manufacturing activity, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Hyderabad City 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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