Karachi air quality remained encouraging, with most monitoring stations recording “Moderate” air quality and some areas approaching the “Good” category.
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DHA Phase 5 recorded the best air quality with an AQI of 69, the closest to the “Good” category. North Nazimabad followed with an AQI of 72, while Clifton Block 4 registered 79, all indicating relatively clean conditions.
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 posted an AQI of 89, whereas Mauripur recorded 91. University Road stood at 99, remaining within the “Moderate” category.’
Gulistan-e-Johar recorded the highest AQI among the listed locations at 158, indicating significantly poorer air quality than other parts of the city.
The three-day forecast predicts this positive trend will continue with minor fluctuations. Levels are expected to remain between 84 and 98 through the weekend.
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This sustained “Moderate” air quality represents one of the city’s best extended clean periods. Karachi has enjoyed weeks of healthy, breathable air.
The primary pollutant, PM2.5, remains at minimal levels posing virtually no health risk. Outdoor activities, exercise, and normal routines are all perfectly safe.
The readings show a gradual improvement from earlier in the week, not a decline. This indicates favorable weather patterns are strengthening, not weakening.
For now, Karachi’s air is among the cleanest it has been all year. The summer continues to deliver a remarkable and sustained pollution respite.
This report has been 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.
