Karachi’s air quality continued its positive trend on Monday, March 30, providing residents with another day of relief from previous pollution episodes.
Data collected at 6:00 PM showed much lower particulate matter (PM2.5) levels across the city, with the majority of areas falling within the “Good” or “Moderate” categories.
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While Shahra-e-Faisal remained on the higher side at 98, brushing close to the upper moderate limit, most other areas showed notable improvement.
University Road recorded a reading of 63, Malir 39, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 at 28, DHA Phase 5 at 23, Clifton Block 4 at 20, North Nazimabad at 15, and Mauripur at 27.
“This is another encouraging day for the city,” said officials monitoring air quality, highlighting the continued reduction in pollution levels compared to earlier weeks.
The three-day forecast remains cautiously optimistic, with overall AQI predicted to rise slightly but remain within safe limits: 61 on March 31, 69 on April 1, and 70 on April 2.
The ongoing improvement offers relief to residents, particularly those sensitive to pollution, and marks one of the cleaner stretches the city has seen in recent months.
This report is produced in collaboration with the 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.
