Karachi’s air quality showed excellent improvement on March 23, with most parts of the city recording clean and healthy conditions.
The overall environment remained in the “Good” to “Moderate” range, offering relief to residents.
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According to the latest readings recorded at 6:00 PM, several areas across Karachi reported safe AQI levels, indicating better air quality compared to previous days.
DHA Phase 5 recorded the cleanest air with an excellent AQI of 14, followed by Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 at 30, both falling in the “Good” category.
University Road (51) and Malir (56) reported “Moderate” levels, while Shahrah-e-Faisal recorded a slightly higher AQI of 72 but still remained within acceptable limits for the general public.
The latest readings indicate an overall improvement in air quality across the city, with most areas maintaining safe and breathable conditions.
Air Quality Forecast for Karachi
The short-term forecast suggests a slight increase in AQI levels over the next three days, though conditions are expected to remain mostly moderate.
- March 24: AQI expected around 98
- March 25: AQI could rise to 115
- March 26: AQI may reach 118
Environmental experts say weather conditions, traffic flow, and industrial activity continue to influence Karachi’s air quality trends.
This news report is 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.
