Karachi is grappling with alarming air pollution levels, as PM2.5 readings in multiple areas exceed safe limits for the residents.
This air pollution poses significant risks to the health of Karachi’s residents, with elevated levels of particulate matter affecting daily life.
The most concerning data comes from key locations, where the PM2.5 level has reached a hazardous level of 200.
Other areas across the city are also experiencing high levels of pollution. For instance, the PM2.5 level in G3 Engineering Consultants in Karachi District has been recorded at 111, and DG House in Saddar Town shows a reading of 109.
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Saddar Town, known for its heavy traffic and industrial activity, is significantly impacted by pollution. Locations such as Zafar Memon DHA (PM2.5: 127), NED University City Campus (PM2.5: 157), and others have recorded concerning pollution levels.
Jamshed Town is also facing high pollution levels, with institutions like the Urban Unit Karachi (PM2.5: 159) and Climate Action Center (PM2.5: 180) showing alarmingly high readings.
In Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, several key locations, including Aga Khan University Main Campus (PM2.5: 200) and Asif Gulistan-e-Johar (PM2.5: 189), show troubling PM2.5 concentrations.
As Karachi’s air quality continues to degrade, the city’s residents are at increasing risk of respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and other health problems.
Local environmental bodies need to act swiftly to reduce emissions and promote cleaner air initiatives.
This news report is produced in collaboration with Climate Action Center Karachi.
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.
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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.
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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.
