Karachi’s air quality improved dramatically Monday, with clean air sweeping across nearly all districts. The city enjoyed a widespread and significant return to “Moderate” conditions.
Data recorded at 5:00 pm showed lower concentrations of PM2.5 particles, indicating a significant improvement in air conditions compared to the previous day.
North Nazimabad, previously a hotspot, recorded a “Moderate” AQI of 99. Shahra-e-Faisal was even cleaner at 76, marking excellent air quality for its residents.
Garden (114) was the only area still in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range. This shows a near-uniform cleanup, a rare and welcome event for the metropolis.
The three-day forecast predicts this positive trend will hold, with “Moderate” levels continuing. This offers hope for sustained cleaner air through the middle of the week.
Yasir Darya, director of the Climate Action Center in Karachi, described the city’s air as improved from the days earlier.
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“In the past, Karachi experienced toxic air quality levels during winter; however, the current cold wave in Karachi has brought temporary relief, improving air quality and offering residents some respite,” he added.
Darya urged sensitive group, especially with respiratory illness, to wear face masks when going outdoors to reduce exposure to harmful PM2.5 particles.
This news report is produced in collaboration with Climate Action Center Karachi.
Karachi Air Quality
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.
