The air quality across various locations in Karachi, Pakistan, has been a growing concern due to high levels of air pollution, particularly in terms of PM2.5 concentrations.
The air pollution levels across various locations in Karachi are concerning, with PM2.5 levels reaching hazardous levels in several areas recorded at 9:42PM.
At Aga Khan University Main Campus in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town has the highest PM2.5 concentration at 359.
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Orangi Pilot Project, SITE Town, the PM2.5 level is recorded at 256, while the University of Karachi and Institute of Space Science and Technology in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town have a PM2.5 reading of 198.
Karachi Zoo in Jamshed Town has a PM2.5 level of 197, and Solid Waste Management in Keamari Town is marked at 230. Other areas like NED University City Campus in Saddar Town report a PM2.5 level of 188, and Asif Gulistan-e-Johar in Gulshan District reaches a worrying 253.
Urban Resource Center in Jamshed Town also shows a high level of 245, with the Urban Unit Karachi in the same area reporting 200. The Climate Action Center in Jamshed Town reads 197, while Zafar Memon in DHA, Saddar Town, has a lower but still concerning level of 168.
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Other locations, including DG House DHA 5 and G3 Engineering Consultants in Saddar Town, report PM2.5 levels of 162 and 169, respectively.
NED Main Campus in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town also has a PM2.5 level of 230.
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.
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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.
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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.
