Karachi’s air quality remained good to moderate across most parts of the city on Thursday, continuing the positive trend and providing further relief to residents across the city.
Data collected at 5:50pm highlighted encouraging particulate matter (PM2.5) levels, with several areas falling within the good category while the rest of the city remained in the moderate range.
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Areas like DHA Phase 5 recorded an impressive reading of just 13, while Mauripur came in at 34 and Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 recorded 18, all reflecting healthy air quality conditions across parts of the city.
The rest of the city, including University Road (54), Malir (54), Gulistan-e-Johar (81), Shahra-e-Faisal (77) and Clifton Block 4 (57), remained firmly in the moderate category, posing little concern for the general public.
This continues to be one of the better stretches of air quality the city has experienced recently, with most areas well within acceptable limits.
However, the three-day forecast signals a gradual rise in pollution levels. Readings are expected to climb from 59 on May 15 to 90 on May 16 and further to 92 on May 17, suggesting residents should remain cautious in the days ahead.
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.
