Dhaka’s air quality
After a day of being ‘moderate’, Dhaka’s air quality back to being ‘unhealthy’
Dhaka's air quality is in the ‘unhealthy’ zone this morning (April 01, 2024). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 142 at 9:00 am, Dhaka ranked 11th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Thailand’s Chiang Mai, Vietnam's Hanoi, Indonesia's Jakarta occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 177, 164 and 161, 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.
After rain, Dhaka’s air quality ‘moderate’ this morning
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.
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6 months ago
After rain, Dhaka’s air quality ‘moderate’ this morning
After rain, Dhaka’s air quality has improved. The capital city ranked 33rd on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 86 at 9:10 am this morning (March 31, 2024).
Dhaka’s air was classified as 'moderate' today, according to the air quality index.
India’s Delhi, Thailand’s Chiang Mai and Pakistan’s Karachi occupied the first, second and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 201, 179 and 171 respectively.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, 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.
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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.
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: What is ‘Zero Waste’ and why is it important?
6 months ago
Dhaka’s air quality: Once again world’s worst
Dhaka has once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. The AQI score of Dhaka’s air quality was 254 at 9 am on Thursday (February 01, 2024).Dhaka’s air was classified as “very unhealthy”, posing serious health risks to residents, according to the air quality index.Ghana’s Accra, India’s Mumbai and Nepal’s Kathmandu occupied the second, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 191, 179 and 173, respectively.
As cold weather continues, Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’When the AQI value for particle pollution is 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.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.
Dhaka’s air quality again world's worst this morningThe 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.
8 months ago
Dhaka’s air 4th most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 174 at 9:15 am today, Dhaka ranked 4th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Pakistan's Lahore, India's Delhi and the United Arab Emirates Dubai occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 303, 258, and 177, respectively.
Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 151 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.
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. Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
Dhaka's air quality continues to be 'moderate'
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
1 year ago
Dhaka’s air quality still 'unhealthy', 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 179 at 08:53 am Thursday, Dhaka ranked 3rd in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Pakistan’s Lahore and India’s Delhi occupied the first and second spots, with AQI scores of 260 and 235, respectively.
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’ while between 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and 301–400 is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents.
Thanks to continued rain, Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
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.
After days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world 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.
Thanks to rain, Dhaka's air quality 'good' this morning
1 year ago
Despite rain, Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’; 5th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka's air quality has been categorised as ‘unhealthy’ this morning (October 7, 2023).
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 153 at 9:05 am, Dhaka ranked 5th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
India’s Delhi, Indonesia’s Jakarta and Pakistan’s Lahore occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 178, 169 and 168, respectively.
An AQI between 150 and 200 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.
After days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world this morning
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.
Thanks to continued rain, Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
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.
Dhaka's air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning
1 year ago
Despite rain last night, Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning
The air quality in Dhaka was marked as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning (September 18, 2023), despite rain in parts of the capital last night.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 108 at 8:30 am, Dhaka ranked 8th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, according to IQAir.
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Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Kuching of Malaysia and China's Shanghai occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 158, 156 and 134, respectively.
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. 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
Dhaka’s air unhealthy for sensitive groups this morning
Dhaka's air quality was marked as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' this morning (September 09, 2023).
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 117 at 8:56 am, Dhaka ranked 8th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, according to IQAir.
Kuwait's Kuwait City, Netherlands’ Rotterdam and Amsterdam occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 174, 170 and 158, respectively.
Thanks to rain, Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’ while between 201–300 is ‘’very unhealthy’, and 301–400 is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents.
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.
Dhaka's air quality 'unhealthy' yet again
Dhaka has long grappled with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in the 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.
Dhaka's air quality in the 'moderate' zone this morning
1 year ago
Dhaka’s air quality still 'unhealthy', 6th most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 155 at 8:30 am this morning, Dhaka ranked 6th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai, China’s Beijing and Qatar’s Doha occupied the first, second, and third spots, with AQI scores of 168, 164, and 162 respectively.
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’ while between 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and 301–400 is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents.
Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning
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.
Thanks to rain, 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.
Dhaka's air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning
1 year ago
Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning
Dhaka's air quality was marked as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' Tuesday (September 05, 2023) morning.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 145 at 8:45 am, Dhaka ranked 8th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, according to IQAir.
Malaysia’s Kuching, China's Beijing, Indonesia's Jakarta and Kuwait's Kuwait City occupied the first four spots on the list, with AQI scores of 181, 175, 163 and 157, respectively.
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’ while between 201–300 is ‘’very unhealthy’, and 301–400 is 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents.
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In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone.
Dhaka has long grappled with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in the 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.
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1 year ago