What is the current air quality index (AQI) in Chandigarh?

The air quality index (AQI) in Chandigarh improved slightly on Tuesday, recording 124 (moderate), compared to 136 on Monday.

How does the 'moderate' air quality in Chandigarh affect residents?

Air quality in the moderate category may cause breathing discomfort to people with asthma, heart, and lung diseases.

What measures are the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) taking to improve air quality?

The CPCC has issued guidelines to use mechanized road sweeping machines, anti-smog guns, and water sprinklers to reduce dust pollution, and has also issued formal notices to government departments to take immediate action to curb dust emissions and improve road and waste management practices.

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Chandigarh Air Quality Hovers in Moderate Zone Despite Pollution Control Measures

29 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Air quality index in Chandigarh remained in 'moderate' range last week
Initiatives taken to curb dust pollution, including road sweeping and water sprinklers
Breathing discomfort for people with asthma, heart and lung diseases

Chandigarh Air Quality Hovers in Moderate Zone Despite Pollution Control Measures

As of October 29th, 2025, Chandigarh's air quality has remained in the 'moderate' range for the past week, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city's air quality index (AQI) improved slightly on Tuesday, recording 124, compared to 136 on Monday.

While air quality in the moderate category is generally acceptable, it may still cause breathing discomfort for people with asthma, heart, and lung diseases. The highest AQI in the past week was recorded on Wednesday at 174, likely due to post-Diwali effects, while the lowest was 105 on Sunday.