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Chandigarh Air Quality Index Today

Date: 12th May 2026
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152
Poor (101 - 200)
31°C
PM 2.5
75
PM 10
87
In Chandigarh, the AQI stands at 152, falling under the Poor category. PM2.5 is at 75 µg/m³ and PM10 at 87 µg/m³ , both indicating moderate to poor air quality. Ozone levels are at 33 ppb , and NO2 is 7 ppb . Sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exposure, and the temperature of 31°C may exacerbate the effects. It's a day for limiting time outside, especially for vulnerable individuals.

Air Quality Levels

0-50

Good

51-100

Moderate

101-200

Poor

Updated: 12 May 2026, 09:00pm

AQI in Popular Cities

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New Delhi
37°C
80 AQI
Mumbai
31°C
39 AQI
Bangalore
30°C
47 AQI
Hyderabad
34°C
59 AQI
Chennai
30°C
13 AQI
Noida
36°C
77 AQI
Kolkata
29°C
32 AQI
Pune
33°C
46 AQI
Ahmedabad
38°C
72 AQI
Lucknow
35°C
188 AQI
Gurgaon
36°C
100 AQI
Chandigarh
31°C
152 AQI

Major AQI Pollutants

Particular Matter

PM2.5

75

µg/m³

Particular Matter

PM10

87

µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide

CO

416

ppb

Sulphar Dioxide

SO2

2

ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide

NO2

7

ppb

Ozone

O3

33

ppb

Weekly AQI Comparison in Chandigarh

Last updated on: 12th May 2026
  • DaysIndexAQI Status
  • 5th May, Tue
    42Good
  • 6th May, Wed
    42Good
  • 7th May, Thu
    52Moderate
  • 8th May, Fri
    56Moderate
  • 9th May, Sat
    70Moderate
  • 10th May, Sun
    99Moderate
  • 11th May, Mon
    77Moderate

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    • The current AQI in Chandigarh on Tuesday 12 May is 152, which falls in the (101 - 200) category due to elevated levels of PM2.5 and PM10.
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