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India’s AQI Scale Caps At 500, Masking Extreme Pollution Levels


Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: November 20, 2025 15:35

Image Source : Hindustan Times

India’s official air quality index (AQI) does not report values beyond 500, even when pollution levels exceed that threshold. Experts say this cap limits public awareness of extreme health risks. International platforms often show higher readings, prompting calls for reform in India’s air quality reporting standards.

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