Karachi’s air quality continues to remain “very unhealthy” as multiple monitoring stations across the city recorded PM2.5 levels far above safe limits on Monday.
Data from various neighborhoods shows consistently poor air quality, highlighting a citywide pollution problem that poses serious health risks to residents.
In Saddar Town, the DG House DHA 5 station reported a PM2.5 level of 171, while the Zafar Memon DHA site showed even worse conditions at 196, one of the highest readings of the day.
The NED University City Campus also recorded dangerously high levels at 180, indicating dense particulate matter across central Karachi.
Nearby in Jamshed Town, pollution levels remained uniformly severe. The Karachi Zoo station registered 171, while the Urban Unit Karachi and Urban Resource Center recorded PM2.5 levels of 172 and 170, respectively.
Other parts of the city faced similar conditions. In SITE Town, the Orangi Pilot Project station measured 175, while North Nazimabad reported a worrying 182 at the Aman Khan Kaka Khail point.
In the Gulshan region, air pollution persisted, with Asif Gulistan-e-Johar and Agha Khan University IED each recording 172, and NED Main Campus showing a slightly lower but still hazardous 164.
Even the outskirts were not spared. Malir District, represented by the Engr Muzaffar Sir station, recorded PM2.5 levels at 171, reflecting the widespread nature of the pollution.
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.
