Google Maps now brings Live AQI feature: Find out the air quality in your city in seconds..

The impact of deteriorating air quality in cities is clearly visible on people's health. At this time, Google Maps' new real-time AQI feature can prove to be a great relief. After this update, users will now be able to instantly know how clean or toxic the air in their area is without the need for any additional apps.

Plan by Viewing AQI
Google's new live AQI tracker displays live pollution data for over 40 countries worldwide, including India. Previously, air quality information on Maps was updated with a slight lag, but now new data will appear every hour. This will allow people to easily understand the air quality before going out, going to work, or planning a workout. This feature is especially useful for metro cities where pollution levels increase during winter.

Understand AQI with a color-coded scale.
For user convenience, Google has added a colored AQI scale to Maps. The AQI rating on this scale ranges from 0 to 500, making it easier to understand air quality. By looking at these colors, users can quickly decide whether it's safe to go out or if it's better to stay home.

How to check on Google Maps:
0–50 (green): Good air

51–100 (yellow): Satisfactory

101–200 (orange): Moderate to poor

201–300 (red): Poor

301–400 (purple): Very poor

401–500 (maroon): Extremely dangerous

How to check AQI on Google Maps?
Google has designed this feature to be quite simple. You can check your city's air quality in a few steps:

Update to the latest version of Google Maps on your Android or iOS phone.

Open the app and enter your location or city name in the search bar.

Tap the layers icon (stacked squares) on the right side of the screen.

Select Air Quality from the options.

You can tap anywhere within the colored area on the map to see the AQI score for that location.

Pollution increases exponentially during winter, and this real-time AQI feature will help people take better care of their health. Children, the elderly, and those suffering from respiratory illnesses can benefit even more from this feature.

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