The levels of air quality remained unhealthy in Karachi, raising serious health concerns, according to the latest air quality index report updated on Wednesday at 08:35 PM.
The latest air monitoring reports recorded PM2.5 concentrations ranging between 130 and 228 micrograms per cubic meter in different areas across Karachi.
The highest reading was observed at DG House in DHA Phase 5, Saddar Town, with a PM2.5 level of 228, indicating hazardous air quality.
G3 Engineering Consultants in Karachi District followed with a reading of 176, while Zafar Memon’s location in DHA, Saddar Town, recorded 164.
Other areas reporting severe pollution levels include the NED University City Campus in Saddar Town (166), Climate Action Center in Jamshed Town (161), Urban Unit Karachi (162), and Urban Resource Center (171) – all situated in Jamshed Town.
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town also showed alarming figures, with Agha Khan University IED and the NED Main Campus both recording 161 and 160, respectively.
In North Nazimabad Town, Aman Khan Kaka Khail reported 169, and in SITE Town, the Orangi Pilot Project reached 171. Other notable figures include Engr Muzaffar Sir in Malir District at 157, Solid Waste Management in Keamari Town at 130, and Asif in Gulistan-e-Johar, Gulshan District, also at 161.
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How many categories are there to measure Air Quality?
AQI 0–50: Good
The air quality is considered excellent, with minimal or no risk to public health. There are no necessary precautions for the general population.
AQI 51–100: Moderate
Air quality is generally acceptable; however, there may be a slight health concern for a small number of individuals who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory conditions like asthma should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity.
AQI 101–150: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Sensitive individuals, such as those with asthma or other respiratory issues, may begin to experience health effects, although the general population is unlikely to be affected. It is advised that active children, adults, and those with respiratory conditions limit extended outdoor exertion.
AQI 151–200: Unhealthy
Health effects may begin to affect everyone, with sensitive groups potentially experiencing more serious symptoms. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory illnesses should avoid prolonged outdoor activity, while others—especially children—should reduce outdoor exertion.
AQI 201–300: Very Unhealthy
This range signals emergency-level health warnings. The entire population is more likely to experience adverse health effects. Those with respiratory conditions and active individuals should avoid all outdoor activity, while everyone else, particularly children, should limit time spent outdoors.
AQI 300+: Hazardous
Air quality is extremely poor, posing a serious risk to health for everyone. A health alert is in effect, and all outdoor exertion should be avoided by the entire population.
