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Dhaka’s air quality ‘moderate’ this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the 27th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 82 at 9:00am this morning (October 11, 2024).
Today’s air was classified as 'moderate' but yesterday’s (Thursday) air quality was marked as ‘unhealthy’ with an AQI score of 176,’ according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Read: Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘moderate’ this morning
Vietnam’s Hanoi, Iraq’s Baghdad and India’s Delhi occupied the first, second and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 208, 180 and 179, respectively.
The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Read more: Dhaka’s air quality ‘moderate’ this morning
As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
3 weeks ago
Dhaka’s air quality moderate this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the 13th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 99 at 9:10am this morning (October 4, 2024).
Today’s air was classified as 'moderate', according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Pakistan’s Lahore, Uganda’s Kampala and India’s Delhi occupied the first, second and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 200, 184 and 159, respectively.
The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
Read: Despite rain, Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
Read more: Dhaka’s air quality still marks ‘unhealthy’
1 month ago
Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
Dhaka's air quality was marked as ‘moderate’ this morning (September 7, 2023).
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 57 at 9:13 am, Dhaka ranked 27th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Qatar’s Doha, China’s Beijing and Pakistan’s Lahore occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 185, 162 and 159, respectively.
Dhaka's air quality still in 'moderate' range this morning
An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, AQI between 101 and 150 is considered 'unhealthy', AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka's air quality remains in the 'moderate' range
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
Dhaka's air quality still in 'moderate' range this morning
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
1 year ago
Dhaka's air quality remains 'moderate'
Dhaka's air quality is ‘moderate’ this morning.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 82 at 8:45 am, Dhaka ranked 15th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Malaysia’s Kuching, Pakistan’s Lahore and UAE’s Dubai occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 161, 157 and 156, respectively.
Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
An AQI between 51 and 100 is considered 'moderate', AQI between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy', and between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
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Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
1 year ago
Thanks to monsoon, Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the ‘moderate’ zone this morning, thanks to the monsoon that is fairly active over Bangladesh.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 97 at 9:10 am, Dhaka today ranked 10th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’ with an acceptable air quality. However, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Dhaka's air quality in the 'moderate' zone
Indonesia’s Jakarta, Uganda’s Kampala and India’s Delhi occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 172, 145 and 132, respectively.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Similarly, an AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'poor', while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
A relief: Dhaka’s air quality in the ‘moderate’ zone for 8th straight day
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. Breathing polluted air has long been recognised as increasing a person’s chances of developing a heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, lung infections and cancer, according to several studies.
Dhaka's air quality continues to be in 'moderate' zone
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
1 year ago
A relief: Dhaka’s air quality in the ‘moderate’ zone for 8th straight day
For the eight straight day, Dhaka dwellers have been experiencing a ‘moderate’ level of air quality , thanks to the fairly active monsoon in Bangladesh.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 59, the capital of Bangladesh ranked 32nd in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality at 9:05 am today (July 13, 2023).
The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai, South Africa’s Johannesburg and Indonesia’s Jakarta occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 168, 160 and 143, respectively.
Dhaka’s air quality ‘good’ this morning
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’ while an AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’ with an acceptable air quality. Meanwhile, an AQI between 101 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’, particularly for sensitive groups.
Similarly, an AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be ‘poor’, while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to residents.
AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, is used by government agencies to inform people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants – Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka's air quality still in the 'moderate' range
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. Breathing polluted air has long been recognised as increasing a person's chances of developing heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, lung infections and cancer, according to several studies.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
Dhaka's air quality continues to be 'moderate'
1 year ago
AQI: Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
Dhaka's air quality is ‘moderate’ this morning (April 1, 2023).
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 78 at 8:45 am, Dhaka ranked 27 in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Thailand’s Chiang Mai, South Korea's Incheon and China’s Wuhan occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 321, 163 and 162, respectively.
An AQI between 101 and 150 is considered 'unhealthy', AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Read more: Dhaka’s air still ‘unhealthy’ as another week begins
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
Read More: Urgent, coordinated actions needed to curb air pollution in South Asia: World Bank
1 year ago
Moderate to thick fog likely across the country over 24 hours
Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country — from late night to Monday morning. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies across the country, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in its bulletin.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 10.8 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga district, in 24 hours till 6 am today. The highest temperature was recorded at 31 degrees Celsius in Teknaf during this time.A ridge of sub-continental high extends up to India’s Bihar and adjoining areas. Seasonal low lies over south Bay.
1 year ago
Dhaka's air quality turns 'moderate'
Dhaka's air quality has turned ‘moderate’ again.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 63 at 9.05am, the metropolis on Thursday ranked 45th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’ with an acceptable air quality. However, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Pakistan’s Lahore, China’s Beijing and the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai occupied the first three spots in the list, with AQI scores of 197, 168, and 161, respectively.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Similarly, an AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'poor', while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. Breathing polluted air has long been recognised as increasing a person’s chances of developing a heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, lung infections and cancer, according to several studies.
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
2 years ago
Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
Dhaka is no longer the world's most polluted city -- it's air quality has turned ‘moderate’ again. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 61 at 9.25am, Dhaka today ranked 27th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’ with an acceptable air quality. However, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Pakistan’s Lahore, the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai and Vietnam’s Hanoi occupied the first three spots in the list, with AQI scores of 166, 163 and 162, respectively.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Similarly, an AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'poor', while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Read: Dhaka’s air quality is ‘unhealthy’
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide. Breathing polluted air has long been recognised as increasing a person’s chances of developing a heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, lung infections and cancer, according to several studies.
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.
2 years ago