Air Quality in Chandigarh

Key Pollution Drivers

• Daily traffic between Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali
• Construction and renovation in new housing sectors
• Seasonal agricultural burning drifting from Punjab and Haryana

Seasonal Patterns

• Autumn stubble burning elevates PM2.5 sharply despite local green cover
• Winter inversions can trap pollution against the Shivalik foothills
• Spring and monsoon keep air comparatively cleaner, with brief spikes during dust events

Station Highlights

Station-level information will appear once the network shares live readings.

Pollutant Breakdown

Pollutant-level information will populate when stations share detailed readings.

Health Advisory

• Outdoor fitness enthusiasts should shift runs to Sukhna Lake mornings when AQI is lowest
• Use cabin filters while commuting on the Zirakpur highway during harvest season
• Families should clean ceiling fans and ducts frequently to manage indoor dust

Local Actions & Resources

• Adopt Chandigarh Transport Undertaking electric buses for daily routes
• Report open burning via the MC Chandigarh Swachhata app for quicker enforcement
• Participate in city-led tree drives along cycling tracks to enhance the green buffer

Trend Explorer

Use the interactive charts below to analyse pollutant trends across different time ranges. Switch between pollutants to determine which one drives the overall AQI during specific hours of the day.