Karachi air quality remained in the “Moderate” category on Tuesday, with conditions across the city continuing to stay well below unhealthy levels for a second consecutive day.
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DHA Phase 5 recorded the cleanest air with a PM2.5 reading of 41, placing it in the “Good” category. Mauripur (54) and Clifton Block 4 (57) also recorded air quality close to the “Good” range.
Malir (70), Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 (73), University Road (78), Aram Bagh (79), and Shahra-e-Faisal (86) all remained within the “Moderate” category, indicating acceptable air quality for the general public.
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The sustained improvement marks one of Karachi’s cleanest air quality periods in recent months, a significant change from the city’s frequent episodes of poor and hazardous pollution.
The air quality forecast for the next three days also remains within the “Moderate” range (AQI 50–100), meaning air quality is generally acceptable, although a small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may experience minor health effects.
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.
