Delhi Pollution: How to check real-time AQI in your area using Google Maps

Check real-time AQI using Google Maps: Air quality in norrn parts of India is deteriorating fast with AQI crossing 450 mark in national capital. While government is taking active measures to lower down pollution levels, air quality continues to remain a cause of concern for people in north, especially around National Capital Region.

re are many apps in market that show air quality index and or related details to users in real time. Beyond se dedicated apps, commuters can also use Google Maps to plan ir travel. Here is a detailed guide using which Google Maps users can check AQI in area where y are planning to travel to in real time.

Google Maps AQI colour coding explained

AQI ranging between 0 and 50 is marked in Green and it indicates that air quality is good. AQI ranging between 51 and 100 is indicated by a slightly lighter green colour and it indicates that air quality is satisfactory. AQI ranging between 101 and 200 is marked in Yellow and it indicates that air is moderately polluted air.

On or hand, AQI ranging between 201 to 300 is highlighted in orange and it indicates poor air quality, while red colour on map indicates very poor air quality with AQI ranging between 301 and 400. A blood red colour on map indicates severe air quality with AQI ranging 401 and above.

How to check real-time AQI in Google Maps Android, iOS apps

Step 1: Open Google Maps app on Android phone or iPhone.

Step 2: In search bar on top, in name of area for which you want to check air quality index.

Step 3: Tap exact location in map to drop location pin.

Step 4: Tap Layer icon on top. It is placed right under search bar.

Step 5: Tap Air Quality icon at bottom.

On doing so, users will be able to see range of air quality index on location that y have highlighted on map.

How to check real-time AQI in Google Maps on web

Step 1: Open a web browser on your PC.

Step 2: Open Google Maps in web browser.

Step 3: In search bar on top, location for which you want to check realt-time AQI.

Step 4: Layers icon at bottom of screen.

Step 5: on More icon.

Step 6: on Air Quality icon to check air quality in real-time.