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Meerut AQI Today

206US AQI
Very Unhealthy

The current Air Quality Index in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India is 206, which is considered very unhealthy. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 68.2 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Meerut

PM2.568.2 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM10101 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃108 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂26.4 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂19.4 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO519 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone. Avoid outdoor exertion, keep windows closed, and run air purification indoors.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Aug 16161Unhealthy
Aug 17164Unhealthy
Aug 18161Unhealthy
Aug 19159Unhealthy
Aug 20132Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 21144Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Aug 22157Unhealthy

About the Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) converts measured pollutant concentrations — including PM2.5, PM10, ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon monoxide (CO) — into a single 0–500 scale. Higher values mean greater health risk. The reading for Meerut reflects a CAMS forecast model and updates throughout the day. Learn what the AQI number means for your body, read the AQI scale reference, or compare PM2.5 and PM10.

Frequently asked questions about Meerut air quality

What is the AQI in Meerut today?

The current Air Quality Index in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India is 206 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as very unhealthy. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

What is the PM2.5 level in Meerut right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India is currently 68.2 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Meerut is currently above the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Meerut today?

Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone. Avoid outdoor exertion, keep windows closed, and run air purification indoors.

What is considered a good AQI level?

An AQI of 0–50 is good, 51–100 is moderate, 101–150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151–200 is unhealthy, 201–300 is very unhealthy, and anything above 300 is hazardous. The scale is the same everywhere, so readings are directly comparable between cities.

How often is the Meerut air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India refresh throughout the day, and this page is rendered fresh on every visit, so the AQI, pollutant breakdown and 7-day trend always reflect the latest available model output.

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