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Prayagraj Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-10-02 20:51:23 (Local Time)

Live AQI

160AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Unhealthy

PM2.5 : 71 µg/m³

pm10 : 81 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

28 °C

Last Updated: 2026-10-02 20:51:23 (Local Time)

Rank47^th

Currently, Prayagraj ranks 47^th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Prayagraj

Major Air Pollutants
Prayagraj

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

71µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

81µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

282ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

6ppb

Ozone(O₃)

22ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Prayagraj

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Prayagraj

AQI (US)

01-10-2026Time02-10-2026

Time	Prayagraj
9:01pm	174
9:31pm	171
10:01pm	168
10:31pm	174
11:01pm	173
11:31pm	173
12:01am	171
12:31am	170
1:01am	167
1:31am	163
2:01am	162
2:31am	160
3:01am	161
3:31am	163
4:01am	163
4:31am	162
5:01am	162
5:31am	163
6:01am	156
6:31am	155
7:01am	159
7:31am	154
8:01am	155
8:31am	154
9:01am	147
9:31am	145
10:01am	144
10:31am	142
11:01am	149
11:31am	152
12:01pm	139
12:31pm	131
1:01pm	135
1:31pm	136
2:01pm	135
2:31pm	129
3:01pm	121
3:31pm	129
4:01pm	125
4:31pm	133
5:01pm	131
5:31pm	134
6:01pm	147
6:31pm	153
7:01pm	154
7:31pm	158
8:01pm	157
8:31pm	160

121

Min. AQI (US)3:01pm

174

Max. AQI (US)9:01pm

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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Prayagraj's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Chota Baghada

Unhealthy

161

Darbhanga Colony

Unhealthy

168

Dhoomanganj

Unhealthy

157

Jhunsi

Unhealthy

158

Teliarganj

Unhealthy

157

India's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ahmedabad

119

temp.29°C

hum.43%

Bangalore

131

temp.27°C

hum.47%

Chennai

134

temp.28°C

hum.76%

Hyderabad

120

temp.27°C

hum.64%

Kolkata

161

temp.27°C

hum.81%

Mumbai

139

temp.31°C

hum.55%

New Delhi

152

temp.31°C

hum.31%

Pune

142

temp.28°C

hum.65%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Prayagraj

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Prayagraj

3Cigarettes per day

Weekly 21 Cigarettes

Monthly 90 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 3 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 PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Prayagraj

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

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.

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RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Hazardous

16xabove Standard

Durgapur, West Bengal

Severe

10xabove Standard

Saharsa, Bihar

Severe

10xabove Standard

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Amritsar, Punjab

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Bhiwandi, Maharashtra

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Asansol, West Bengal

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Bhagalpur, Bihar

Unhealthy

8xabove Standard

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

10.

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Unhealthy

7xabove Standard

Last Updated: 02 Oct 2026, 03:24 PM

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Air Quality Solutions For Prayagraj
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Prayagraj's AQI Data Analytics Solutions
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Air Quality FAQs
at Prayagraj

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Prayagraj?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Prayagraj is 160 (Unhealthy). This was last updated 2026-10-02 20:51:23 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Prayagraj in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 121 (Poor) at 3:01 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Prayagraj in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 174 (Unhealthy) at 9:01 PM, Oct 1, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI (US) levels in Prayagraj have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 174 at 9:01 PM, Oct 1, 2026 (Local Time), lowest 121 at 3:01 PM (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Prayagraj?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for everyone. It's advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using air purifiers indoors.