Karachi is witnessing alarming air pollution, with PM2.5 levels rising across key districts.
According to measurements noted at 9PM on Monday, several areas are reporting dangerously high levels, posing severe health risks to residents.
G3 Engineering Consultants in Karachi recorded PM2.5 at 184, while DG House DHA 5 showed 198. Other areas such as Zafar Memon DHA and NED University City Campus have readings above 184, indicating widespread poor air quality.
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Jamshed Town locations also experienced high PM2.5, including Karachi Zoo at 173 and Urban Unit Karachi at 196. Urban Resource Center reported identical levels of 196, highlighting consistent pollution across commercial and public zones.
In Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, readings remain concerning.
Aga Khan University Main Campus recorded 183, NED Main Campus 183, and University of Karachi’s Institute of Space Science 175.
SITE Town and Malir District also reported elevated PM2.5 levels. Orangi Pilot Project measured 186 while Engr Muzaffar Sir’s area in Malir recorded 185. North Nazimabad Town and Gulshan District showed slightly lower, yet hazardous, values near 178 to 181.
This news report is produced in collaboration with Climate Action Center Karachi.
At these hazardous air quality levels, citizens are advised to wear face masks, minimize outdoor activities, and closely monitor vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions, until pollution decreases.
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.
