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Amritsar Moderate

Amritsar, Punjab

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

870500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

20.3°C
Temperature
61%
Humidity
2.3
mph wind
Overcast
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

87
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
56
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
16.5
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
2.3
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
8.1
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
7.2
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed
3/11
154
avg
Thu
3/12
154
avg
Fri
3/13
123
avg
Sat
3/14
124
avg
Sun
3/15
157
avg
Mon
3/16
150
avg
Tue
3/17
149
avg

Health Guidance

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Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: CPCB - India Central Pollution Control Board, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Amritsar today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Amritsar is 87, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Amritsar, Punjab is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous