Air Quality Index
AQI: Dhaka ranks as most polluted city again
There is no respite for Dhaka dwellers from unhealthy air as it again ranked worst among cities in the world on the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning (December 18, 2022).
It had a score of 308 at 9 am. The air was classified as ‘hazardous’ and in this condition, everyone may experience more serious health effects.
When the AQI value is more than 300, people are advised to avoid all outdoor exertion.
Read more: Air Quality Index: Dhaka ranks 2nd worst
Pakistan’s Lahore and India’s Delhi occupied the second and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 278 and 257, respectively.
Similarly, an AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups while a reading of 201 and 300 is said to be 'poor'.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Read more: Dhaka's air quality is 'unhealthy'
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.
Read More: Dhaka's air 2nd most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka's air 2nd most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka’s air has ranked as the second most polluted in the world this morning. Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) score was 238 at 8:47 am.
An AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be ‘very unhealthy’, while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Pakistan’s Lahore and Karachi occupied the first and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 264 and 218, respectively.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups while a reading of 201 and 300 is said to be 'poor'.
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.
Also read: Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘unhealthy’
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.
Dhaka ranks 2nd worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) Friday morning.
The city had AQI score of 245 at 10.30am.
Pakistan’s Karachi and Lahore occupied the first and third spots in the list respectively.
An AQI score between 101 and 200 means that there is an increased likelihood of adverse effects and aggravation to the heart and lungs among the general public, particularly the sensitive groups.
Read more: Dhaka’s air quality stays ‘unhealthy’
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.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants – Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone (O3). The Department of Environment has also set national ambient air quality standards for these pollutants. These standards aim to protect against adverse human health impacts.
Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has been battling air pollution for a long time.
The air quality generally worsens during summer and shows signs of improvement during monsoon.
Dhaka’s air ranks 2nd worst in air quality index this morning
Dhaka ranked as the second most polluted city in the world with ‘very unhealthy’ air quality on Tuesday morning.
Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) score was 268 at 10 am today.
An AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be ‘very unhealthy’, while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
India’s Kolkata and Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek occupied the first and thirs spots in the list, with AQI scores of 278 and 230, respectively.
Read more: Dhaka's air quality turns ‘very unhealthy' this morning
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
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.
The worsening air quality of Dhaka city is threatening the health status and life of its residents.
Dhaka's air quality turns ‘very unhealthy' this morning
Air pollution still remains one of the top-most challenges for Bangladesh and Dhaka’s air turned ‘very unhealthy’ on Monday morning.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 176 at 9 am, the metropolis ranked seventh in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Read more: Air pollution 2nd biggest cause of deaths in Bangladesh in 2019, cost about 3.9-4.4% of GDP: World Bank
An AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be ‘very unhealthy’, while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Iraq’s Baghdad, Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek and Uzbekistan’s Tashkent occupied the first three spots in the list, with AQI scores of 340, 316 and 243, respectively.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Lahore and India’s Kolkata occupied the next two spots with an AQI of 223 and 216, respectively.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants -- Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Read more: No improvement in Dhaka’s air quality, still ‘unhealthy’
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.
Dhaka ranks 3rd worst in air quality index this morning
Dhaka ranked as the third most polluted city in the world with ‘very unhealthy’ air quality on Friday morning.
Dhaka’s air quality index (AQI) score was 207 at 9:50 am today.
An AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be ‘very unhealthy’, while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.
Pakistan’s Lahore and Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar occupied the first and second spots in the list, with AQI scores of 422 and 251, respectively.
Read more: No improvement in Dhaka’s air quality, still ‘unhealthy’
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
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.
Read more: Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy' Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy'
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.
The worsening air quality of Dhaka city is threatening the health status and life of its residents.
Dhaka’s air unhealthy this morning
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone on Monday morning.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 190 at 9 am, Dhaka ranked fifth in the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Read more: Air pollution 2nd biggest cause of deaths in Bangladesh in 2019, cost about 3.9-4.4% of GDP: World Bank
Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi and Pakistan’s Karachi occupied the first three spots in the list, with AQI scores of 401, 222 and 212, respectively.
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 score is based on five kinds of 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: Air quality: Dhaka world’s 3rd most polluted city this morning
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.
Air quality: Dhaka world’s 3rd most polluted city this morning
Dhaka ranked third in the list of world cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning.
Its air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 196 at 9am.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Read more: Dhaka’s air quality stays ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Pakistan’s Lahore and Iraq’s Baghdad occupied the first two spots in the list, with AQI scores of 396 and 198, respectively.
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.
Read more: Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy'
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.
Dhaka’s air unhealthy this morning
Dhaka dwellers getting no respite from unbreathable air as the city’s air quality continued to remain in the 'unhealthy' zone on Friday morning.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 176 at 10 am, Dhaka ranked seventh in the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Pakistan’s Lahore, Karachi, and India’s Delhi occupied the first three spots in the list, with AQI scores of 356, 298 and 257, respectively.
Read more: Dhaka's air 4th most polluted in the world: AQI
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 score is based on five kinds of 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.
Read more: No improvement in Dhaka’s air quality, still ‘unhealthy’
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.
Dhaka's air quality 'unhealthy' this morning
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone on Monday morning.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 159 at 9 am, Dhaka ranked 13th in the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Read more: Dhaka ranks 5th worst in Air Quality Index
Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi and Kolkata occupied the first three spots in the list, with AQI scores of 454, 226 and 187, respectively.
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 score is based on five kinds of 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.
Read more: Dhaka's air quality continues to be 'unhealthy'
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.