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Bangalore Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Bangalore, Karnataka

Updated: May 11, 2026, 10:00 PM

1260500
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

27.8°C
Temperature
42%
Humidity
2.5
mph wind
Mainly clear
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

126
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
69
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
13.6
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
23
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
8.9
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
4
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat
5/9
54
avg
Sun
5/10
69
avg
Mon
5/11
79
avg
Tue
5/12
96
avg
Wed
5/13
96
avg
Thu
5/14
113
avg
Fri
5/15
94
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.
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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 Bangalore today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bangalore is 126, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

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 Bangalore, Karnataka 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