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Bangalore Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Bangalore

Last Updated: 2026-03-14 19:01 (Local Time)

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Live AQI
142AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Poor
PM2.5 :  54 µg/m³
pm10 :  67 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
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clear

29 °C

Clear
Humidity
Humidity27 %
Wind Speed
Wind Speed19.4 km/h
UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2026-03-14 19:01 (Local Time)
Rank127th

Currently, Bangalore ranks 127th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Bangalore

Major Air Pollutants

Bangalore

PM2.5's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

54µg/m³

PM10's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM10)

67µg/m³

CO's Icon

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

317ppb

SO2's Icon

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

3ppb

NO2's Icon

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

12ppb

O3's Icon

Ozone(O3)

32ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data

Bangalore

24 Hours
AQI (US)
Bangalore
AQI (US)
.
13-03-2026Time14-03-2026
133
Min.at 5:31 PM
163
Max.at 2:31 AM

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Bangalore's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI (US)
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Poor
144
53
63
30
25
Poor
139
51
64
29
27
Unhealthy
161
69
80
29
27
Poor
144
53
65
29
27
Poor
119
43
52
29
27
Unhealthy
152
60
59
30
25
Unhealthy
153
58
71
29
27
Poor
139
51
63
29
27
Poor
150
56
61
30
25
Poor
136
50
58
30
25
Poor
144
53
76
30
25
Unhealthy
165
75
84
29
27
Poor
134
49
61
29
27
Poor
124
45
55
29
27
Poor
142
52
65
29
27
Poor
147
54
68
29
27
Poor
141
52
67
30
25
Unhealthy
154
59
71
29
25
Poor
124
45
55
29
27
Unhealthy
156
62
75
29
27
Poor
144
53
66
29
27
Poor
139
51
64
29
27
Poor
121
44
61
30
25
Poor
149
55
59
30
25
Unhealthy
154
60
72
29
27
Poor
131
48
60
30
25
Poor
129
47
60
29
27
Poor
132
48
60
29
27
Unhealthy
151
58
64
30
25
Poor
134
49
64
30
25
Poor
137
50
62
29
27
Poor
139
51
64
29
27
Unhealthy
151
57
74
30
25
Poor
147
54
67
29
27
Unhealthy
157
64
76
29
27
Poor
146
54
61
30
25
Poor
122
44
53
29
27
Poor
134
49
65
30
25
Poor
132
48
59
29
27
Poor
139
51
64
29
27
Poor
147
54
68
29
27
Unhealthy
153
58
71
29
25
Poor
139
51
63
29
27
Poor
149
55
60
30
25
Unhealthy
156
63
75
29
27
Poor
144
53
66
29
27
Poor
147
54
67
29
27
Poor
146
54
75
30
25
Poor
131
48
70
30
25
Moderate
86
28
34
29
27
Poor
117
42
52
29
27
Poor
144
53
66
29
27
Poor
134
49
62
29
27
Poor
139
51
64
29
27
Poor
144
53
68
29
27
Poor
105
37
46
29
27
Poor
129
47
58
29
27
Unhealthy
159
67
77
29
27
Poor
147
54
68
29
27
Poor
122
44
54
29
27
Unhealthy
154
60
71
29
25
Poor
137
50
62
29
27
Poor
124
45
54
29
27
Poor
150
56
63
30
25
Poor
137
50
63
29
27
Poor
142
52
63
29
27
Poor
146
54
70
30
25
Poor
134
49
65
30
25
Unhealthy
154
59
72
29
27
Poor
144
53
66
29
27
Poor
129
47
60
29
27
Unhealthy
152
60
83
30
25
Poor
131
48
59
30
25
Poor
134
49
62
29
27
Poor
142
52
66
29
27
Poor
134
49
60
29
27
Poor
149
55
69
29
27
Unhealthy
160
68
79
29
27
Poor
147
54
68
29
27
Unhealthy
175
89
102
29
27
Poor
127
46
58
29
27
Poor
150
56
56
30
25
Poor
129
47
60
30
25
Poor
144
53
68
29
27
Poor
141
52
58
30
25
Poor
144
53
65
29
27
Unhealthy
185
104
119
29
27
Poor
149
55
68
29
27
Poor
129
47
62
30
25
Unhealthy
154
59
72
29
27
Poor
136
50
67
30
25
Unhealthy
151
57
61
30
25
Unhealthy
162
71
81
29
27
Unhealthy
154
60
72
29
27
Poor
146
54
67
30
25
Poor
115
41
51
29
27
Poor
139
51
68
30
25
Poor
147
54
67
29
27
Unhealthy
151
56
70
29
27
Unhealthy
153
58
72
29
27
Poor
129
47
58
29
27
Poor
122
44
55
29
27
Poor
136
50
73
30
24
Poor
142
52
65
29
27
Poor
139
51
64
29
27
Poor
132
48
60
29
27
Poor
147
54
68
29
27
Poor
124
45
55
29
27
Poor
137
50
62
29
27
Unhealthy
152
57
71
29
27
Unhealthy
154
60
72
29
27
Poor
149
55
75
30
25
Unhealthy
154
63
92
30
25
Poor
142
52
64
29
27
Unhealthy
153
58
74
29
27
Poor
134
49
62
29
27
Poor
119
43
54
29
27
Poor
134
49
61
29
27
Poor
139
51
65
30
25
Poor
129
47
58
29
27
Severe
238
163
191
29
27
Poor
129
47
58
29
27
Poor
117
42
50
29
27
Poor
142
52
66
29
27
Poor
147
54
68
29
27
Poor
141
52
67
30
25
Poor
144
53
68
29
27
Unhealthy
173
87
102
29
27
Poor
134
49
62
29
27
Poor
117
42
51
29
27
Poor
119
43
52
29
27
Poor
136
50
61
30
25
Poor
122
44
54
29
27
Unhealthy
165
75
90
29
27
Poor
141
52
70
30
25
Poor
134
49
62
29
27
Poor
137
50
62
29
27
Unhealthy
156
62
74
29
27
Unhealthy
151
56
69
29
27
Unhealthy
152
57
71
29
27
Poor
126
46
63
30
25
Unhealthy
158
66
78
29
27
Poor
131
48
64
30
25
Poor
149
55
66
30
25
Poor
115
41
49
29
27
Poor
134
49
61
29
27
Unhealthy
153
58
71
29
27
Unhealthy
156
62
76
29
27
Poor
144
53
66
29
27
Unhealthy
162
71
82
29
27
Unhealthy
156
62
74
29
27
Poor
142
52
65
29
27
Unhealthy
158
65
77
29
25
Poor
144
53
67
29
27
Poor
139
51
66
30
25
Poor
132
48
60
29
27
Poor
142
52
64
29
27
Poor
132
48
59
29
27
Unhealthy
151
56
68
29
27
Poor
141
52
60
30
25
Unhealthy
153
58
73
29
27
Poor
149
55
68
29
27
Unhealthy
168
79
90
29
25
Unhealthy
169
81
94
29
27
Poor
129
47
58
30
25

India's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad City AQI

Ahmedabad

85

temp.33°C
hum.19%
Bangalore City AQI

Bangalore

142

temp.30°C
hum.25%
Chennai City AQI

Chennai

117

temp.29°C
hum.79%
Hyderabad City AQI

Hyderabad

142

temp.31°C
hum.49%
Kolkata City AQI

Kolkata

135

temp.28°C
hum.79%
Mumbai City AQI

Mumbai

85

temp.31°C
hum.43%
New Delhi City AQI

New Delhi

124

temp.28°C
hum.28%
Pune City AQI

Pune

134

temp.31°C
hum.24%

Air Quality Calendar 2026

Bangalore

2026
AQI (US)
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+

Health Advice For People Living In

Bangalore

2.6Cigarettes per day

Cigarette
Weekly 18.2 Cigarettes
Monthly 78 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.6 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Bangalore

  • asthma due to air pollution in BangaloreAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in BangaloreHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in BangaloreAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in BangaloreSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in BangaloreCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in BangaloreChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Bangalore

Mild Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mild when AQI is Poor (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

  • Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.

  • Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.

  • Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

  • Exercise outdoors without a mask.

  • Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

Most Polluted Cities 2026

India

Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.

Most Polluted Cities Live Ranking 2026
World's Most PollutedCity Rankings (2025)
World's Most PollutedCountry Rankings(2025)
RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Follow

1.

Rourkela, Odisha

338
Hazardous
15xabove Standard

2.

Baramulla, Jammu And Kashmir

249
Severe
11xabove Standard

3.

Begusarai, Bihar

211
Severe
9xabove Standard

4.

Bhagalpur, Bihar

191
Unhealthy
8xabove Standard

5.

Parbhani, Maharashtra

187
Unhealthy
8xabove Standard

6.

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

187
Unhealthy
8xabove Standard

7.

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

185
Unhealthy
7xabove Standard

8.

Muzaffarpur, Bihar

184
Unhealthy
8xabove Standard

9.

Imphal, Manipur

178
Unhealthy
7xabove Standard

10.

Saharsa, Bihar

177
Unhealthy
6xabove Standard

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2026, 01:38 PM

AQI City Rankings

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Air Quality FAQs

at Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI (US) level in Bangalore?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Bangalore is 142 (Poor). This was last updated 2026-03-14 19:01 (Local Time).

When was the best AQI (US) level in Bangalore in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 133 (Poor) at 5:31 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI (US) level in Bangalore in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 163 (Unhealthy) at 2:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Bangalore during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Bangalore have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 163 at 2:31 AM (Local Time), lowest 133 at 5:31 PM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Bangalore?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

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