Is Faridabad Air Quality Safe Today?

Current AQI in Faridabad is 160 (Moderate).

Quick Answer

Based on current AQI levels, air quality in Faridabad is Moderate. It is manageable for most, but children, elderly, and asthma patients should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

160
Faridabad air quality
Moderate
Main pollutant: PM25 · Trend: rising
AQI Scale
0 Good 50 100 200 300+
Current: 160 — Moderate band
What does AQI 160 mean? AQI 160 falls under Moderate in India. AQI above 200 is unhealthy and above 300 is severe. At this level, breathing discomfort and irritation can increase, especially for sensitive groups. The main pollutant today is PM25 (avg 196.0), which can trigger breathing issues, cough, and fatigue, particularly near traffic-heavy areas.
What to do today
  • Prefer lighter activity or indoor workouts
  • Limit time outdoors if AQI is trending upward
  • Use a mask outdoors
  • Ventilate during cleanest hours
  • Air purifier helpful if AQI rises above 200
Best time to go outside
Go 03:00–03:59
Avoid 10:00–10:59
Who should be careful
  • Children & elderly
  • Asthma / lung conditions
  • Pregnant women
Air quality across Faridabad
🌿 Sector 30, Faridabad - HSPCB
AQI 88
🌿 New Industrial Town, Faridabad - HSPCB
AQI 101
🌿 Sector 11, Faridabad - HSPCB
AQI 291
🚨 Sector 11, Faridabad - HSPCB
AQI 291
🚨 New Industrial Town, Faridabad - HSPCB
AQI 101
🚨 Sector 30, Faridabad - HSPCB
AQI 88
AQI varies by about 203 points across Faridabad today, often due to traffic, construction, and local sources.

Faridabad AQI Trend

Latest history update: 16 Apr 2026, 2 AM.

7-day avg
120.2
Trend
Rising
Yesterday
125
Today
129
120.0
101.4
123.9
103.9
117.3
139.8
121.8
124.8
129.1
08 Apr
09 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr

Category split: 9 Moderate

Good (≤50) Satisfactory (51–100) Moderate (101–200) Poor (201–300)

Best day: 101.4 (09 Apr) · Worst day: 139.8 (13 Apr)

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FAQs About Faridabad Air Quality

Is AQI 160 safe in Faridabad?

It is acceptable, but sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor activity, especially near traffic corridors.

What AQI level is dangerous?

AQI above 300 is considered very poor and harmful for everyone.

Should I wear a mask today in Faridabad?

Yes, use a well-fitted N95/KN95 mask outdoors, especially during peak traffic hours.

Why can AQI vary a lot across Faridabad?

Today’s spread is about 203 AQI points between the cleanest and most polluted areas. Differences usually come from traffic density, construction, and local wind patterns.

Is PM25 the main concern today?

Yes. PM25 is currently the leading pollutant, which tends to spike near roads and busy junctions. If you feel irritation or coughing outdoors, reduce exposure.