Bhopal Monsoon: What It Means for Administrative Hub and Lake City
Everything live for Bhopal, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Bhopal is at 22°C and overcast, with a 17% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.54/L and diesel ₹99.64/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Overcast expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bhopal: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #206 of 273 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Bhopal's AQI of 353 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.3 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Bhopal Today: 353 (Very Poor)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Bhopal's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~199 min
Live Weather in Bhopal Today: 22°C, Overcast
68% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 6:50 AM IST · next refresh in ~3 min
Bhopal Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.54 and ₹99.64
Petrol flat vs yesterday
Bhopal Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:23 AM · Sunset 5:50 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:25 PM-5:51 PM
Bhopal Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Madhya Pradesh are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Bhopal Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Madhya Pradesh right now.
Compare Bhopal with Nearby Cities
vs Sehore, Raisen and 4 more nearby cities
Live Bhopal Mandi Prices Today: Maize ₹2,467, Wheat ₹2,741
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Bhopal APMC (Bhopal)2 items
- Maize₹2,467/q
- Wheat₹2,741/q
Bhopal PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
142 post offices across 36 PIN codes in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Showing 31–60 of 142 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bhouri B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462030 | BO | Delivery |
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Bilakho B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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C.T.T.Nagar H.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462003 | HO | Delivery |
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Chandbad S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462010 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Chandpura B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Chhola Road S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Dhamarra B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462101 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhaturiya B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
463111 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhokapura B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhonoura B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Dillod S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462101 | PO | Delivery |
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Dungariya B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
463111 | BO | Delivery |
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Eintkhedi B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462038 | BO | Delivery |
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Gana Khedi B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Gandhi Medical College S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Gandhi Nagar (Bhopal) S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462036 | PO | Delivery |
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Garha Brahman B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Garha Jangeer B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Govindpura S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462023 | PO | Delivery |
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Gunga B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462101 | BO | Delivery |
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H.E. Hospital S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462024 | PO | Delivery |
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Hamidia Road S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Haripur B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Harra Kheda B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462101 | BO | Delivery |
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Hinotiya Jagir B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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IBD Hallmark city kolar road Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462040 | PO | Delivery |
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IISER Bhouri S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462066 | PO | Delivery |
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Imaliya B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462010 | BO | Delivery |
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Islam Nagar B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462038 | BO | Delivery |
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Jahangirabad S.O (Bhopal) Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462008 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Bhopal
Latest: M3.5 near 140km NNW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India (17 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM)
- M3.5 · 140km NNW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India17 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM
- M2.5 · 118km ENE of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India4 Oct 2026, 1:16 AM
- M2.9 · 148km NW of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India3 Oct 2026, 6:54 PM
How is Bhopal's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Bhopal is CO. Bhopal's current AQI of 353 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Bhopal's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bhopal is at Very Poor today (AQI 353). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Bhopal?
Maize has risen 0.0% at Bhopal's mandi in the latest reporting cycle - the biggest mover among commodities tracked there right now. Mandi (wholesale) prices update daily from Government of India data.gov.in reports.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Bhopal?
Petrol is ₹114.54/L, diesel ₹99.64/L, for Bhopal. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Bhopal's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Bhopal's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Bhopal today?
No - banks in Madhya Pradesh are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Bhopal today?
Rahu Kalam in Bhopal today runs from 4:25 PM to 5:51 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Bhopal's Weather and AQI?
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh's capital, is known as the 'City of Lakes' for the Upper and Lower Lakes at its center, giving it a greener, more water-adjacent character than most central Indian cities its size. As a major administrative and educational hub, its weather affects government offices, universities and lakeside recreation alike.
Administrative Hub and Lake City Impact
Bhopal's lakes are a genuine draw for boating and lakeside recreation, both of which pause during heavy monsoon spells, while the city's role as MP's seat of government means weather-related disruptions here have knock-on effects across state administration. Track Bhopal weather before lakeside plans during monsoon season.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Feb: Cool Season - Bhopal's most comfortable and lowest-AQI months.
Mar-Jun: Hot, Dry Summer - Highs regularly exceed 42°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - The lakes fill and boating restrictions may apply in heavy spells; check Bhopal AQI alongside the forecast.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Madhya Pradesh weather and AQI for how Bhopal compares with other cities in the state.