The city’s air quality has reached unhealthy levels, according to the latest Karachi air quality index report updated Monday evening at 7:45 PM, raising serious health concerns.
Recent air monitoring reports recorded PM2.5 concentrations ranging between 89 and 236 micrograms per cubic meter, levels categorized as hazardous for sensitive groups such as children and elderly citizens.
The highest PM2.5 reading of 236 was recorded at Climate Action Center, Jamshed Town, Pakistan Air Pollution, indicating extremely poor air quality in the city’s busiest commercial corridor.
In Keamari Town, the PM2.5 level at the Solid Waste Management site is recorded at 89, which, while elevated, remains lower compared to other parts of the city.
In Karachi District, the G3 Engineering Consultants area reports a PM2.5 level of 131. Saddar Town is also experiencing poor air quality, with DG House DHA 5 at 128, Zafar Memon DHA at 93, and NED University City Campus at 125.
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Jamshed Town shows some of the highest pollution levels, with the Karachi Zoo at 178, the Urban Unit Karachi at 187, and the Urban Resource Center at 177 – all falling into the “very unhealthy” category.
In Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, Aga Khan University Main Campus reports a PM2.5 of 156, while the IED campus and NED Main Campus are both at 125, and Asif in Gulistan-e-Johar reports 138 PM2.5 levels.
North Nazimabad Town, with Aman Khan Kaka Khail recording 127 PM2.5 levels, and SITE Town’s Orangi Pilot Project area shows a PM2.5 level of 145.
These figures highlight a worrying trend in Karachi’s air quality, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted environmental and public health interventions.
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.
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.
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.
