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Punjab's air averages AQI 339 right now across 2 monitored cities.
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Punjab Air Quality Index (AQI) Today
Live AQI for cities across Punjab, ranked most to least polluted — updated hourly from CPCB data.
Cities in Punjab by current AQI
About air quality in Punjab
This page tracks live air quality across Punjab using Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring stations, published through the Government of India's open-data portal. Each city's Air Quality Index is computed from fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10) and other pollutants; the higher the number, the greater the health concern. Air quality varies widely within a state — by city, by time of day, and by season — so open any city above for its live reading, pollutant breakdown, health advice and 7-day trend.
Across much of India, air quality is worst in the cooler months (roughly October to February), when temperature inversions and seasonal burning trap pollutants near the ground, and cleaner during the monsoon. Check the current figures before outdoor activity rather than relying on the season alone.
Air quality in other states
All cities →Average live AQI by state, most polluted first — open any state for its city-by-city breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
What is the air quality in Punjab today?
Across Punjab, air currently averages AQI 339 (Very Poor) over 2 monitored cities. The most polluted right now is Ludhiana at 378.
Which city has the worst air in Punjab?
Ludhiana currently has the highest AQI in Punjab at 378 (Very Poor); the cleanest is Amritsar at 300.
Where does this data come from?
From Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring stations via the Government of India open-data portal, computed with the national AQI method. See our methodology.