How To Check Air Quality (AQI) On Google Maps
Google Maps has rolled out a new Air Quality Index (AQI) feature that allows users to check air pollution levels at any time. The feature will also allow users to check the level of allergens like pollen, which is very handy for those who are allergic or sensitive to the presence of these particles in the air. The feature is available on both Android and iOS, which means users will be able to check out the feature on their smartphone or tablet irrespective of the operating platform.
The AQI feature comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out a wildfire layer to help people living in wildfire-prone regions, such as California. The feature enables users to see how wildfires in the region have affected the air quality so that they can avoid going out when the air is filled with noxious fumes. Users can also tap on any of the fires on the map to see available links to resources from local governments, such as emergency websites, helpline numbers, and evacuation details.
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To check the Air Quality Index on Google Maps, open the app on an iPhone, iPad or Android device, and then select the location where air quality needs to be checked. On the top-right corner, tap on the layers icon which looks like two squares stacked on top of each other. On the slide-out menu, tap on 'Air Quality' under 'Map Details.' Users will now see a color-coded AQI score for each location in the map, and tapping on any of the AQI bubbles will enable them to get the full air quality data for that town or area. In terms of what the scores mean, they indicate the level of pollution, which means the lower, the better. Anything under 50 is said to be good, while anything above 300 is
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