The city is bracing for a significant air quality deterioration over the coming days, with meteorological authorities issuing “very unhealthy” air quality warnings amid ongoing hazy conditions.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) data, Saturday brings hazy sunshine with temperatures of 31°C high and 13°C low, though conditions remain within acceptable air quality limits.
However, the situation is forecast to deteriorate sharply beginning Sunday, when air quality is expected to reach “very unhealthy” levels that pose serious health risks to residents.
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The PMD has indicated that the haze will intensify over the next 48 hours, creating potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions.
The “very unhealthy” classification suggests that everyone may experience health effects, with sensitive groups facing more serious consequences.
Karachi Air Quality:
Air quality in Karachi has deteriorated sharply, with PM2.5 concentrations across the city reaching very unhealthy to hazardous levels.
Monitoring stations across multiple towns recorded readings ranging from 166 to 228 µg/m³, far exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended safe limit of 15 µg/m³.
The highest pollution levels were observed in Asif Gulistan-e-Johar, Gulshan District, at 228 µg/m³, and Karachi Zoo, Jamshed Town, at 218 µg/m³.
Four other hotspots included NED University City Campus, Saddar Town (194), Orangi Pilot Project, SITE Town (193), and the Urban Resource Center, Jamshed Town (193).
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Several locations in Saddar Town, including DG House DHA 5 and Zafar Memon DHA, recorded 186 µg/m³, while Aman Khan Kaka Khail, North Nazimabad Town reported 180 µg/m³.
