Bhopal Monsoon: What It Means for Administrative Hub and Lake City
Everything live for Bhopal, in one place.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 11 AM.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bhopal: 57/100 (Poor)
Rank #257 of 264 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 425 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.6 more - leaving 57/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep 2026, 7:34pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Bhopal Today: 425 (Severe)
Down 25 points from 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 2 Sep, 10:21 PM IST · next refresh in ~197 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Bhopal Today: 23°C, Overcast
85% humidity · up 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–9 AM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~1 min
⛽ Bhopal Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.54 and ₹99.64
Petrol up ₹0.09 yesterday
🕉 Bhopal Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:00 AM · Sunset 6:44 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:34 PM-5:10 PM
🏦 Bhopal Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 6 Sep
Banks in Madhya Pradesh are open today.
Next closure: Sunday, 6 Sep (in 3 days)🔔 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: Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) ₹6,255, Garlic ₹13,000
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Bhopal APMC (Bhopal)3 items
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,255/q
- Garlic₹13,000/q
- Onion₹3,350/q
📮 Bhopal PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
142 post offices across 36 PIN codes in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Showing 91–120 of 142 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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MP Bhoj Open University S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462016 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Mungalia Chhap B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462044 | BO | Delivery |
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Mungaliya Hatt B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462036 | BO | Delivery |
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Nariyalkheda S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462100 | PO | Delivery |
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Naya Samund B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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Nayapura B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462030 | BO | Delivery |
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Nayapura Kolar S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462042 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Nazirabad S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | PO | Delivery |
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Nishatpura S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462010 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Old Secretriate S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Palas Indus Town BO Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462047 | BO | Delivery |
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Parwaliya Sadak B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462036 | BO | Delivery |
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Peoples Campus S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462037 | PO | Delivery |
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Phanda B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462030 | BO | Delivery |
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Pipal Khedi B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
463106 | BO | Delivery |
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Pipaliya Jaheerpeer B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462010 | BO | Delivery |
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Prempura B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462010 | BO | Delivery |
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R.S.Market S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462016 | PO | Non Delivery |
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R.S.Nagar S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462016 | PO | Delivery |
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Raipur B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462101 | BO | Delivery |
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Raj Bhawan S.O (Bhopal) Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462003 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ratibad B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462044 | BO | Delivery |
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Ratua Ratanpur B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462101 | BO | Delivery |
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Regional College S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462002 | PO | Non Delivery |
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RGPV S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462033 | PO | Delivery |
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Runaha B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462120 | BO | Delivery |
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S.I. Line S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Satpura S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462004 | PO | Delivery |
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Sewaniya Gond B.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462044 | BO | Delivery |
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Shahajahanabad S.O Bhopal Division · Madhya Pradesh Circle |
462001 | PO | Non Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Bhopal
Latest: M3.4 near 138km NNW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India (21 Aug 2026, 2:47 PM)
- M3.4 · 138km NNW of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India21 Aug 2026, 2:47 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 425 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Bhopal's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bhopal is at Severe today (AQI 425). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Bhopal?
Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) 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?
Yes - banks in Madhya Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Sunday, 6 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Bhopal today?
Rahu Kalam in Bhopal today runs from 3:34 PM to 5:10 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.