Air pollution
Dhaka air turns deadly, ranks highest in global pollution
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 315 at 08:53 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘Hazardous’, indicating a severe health risks, according to the AQI report.
Lahore in Pakistan, Kolkata in India and Beijing in China occupied the second, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 237, 197, and 183 respectively.
Batam in Indonesia recorded the world’s cleanest air, with an AQI score of 0.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
Dhaka tops global pollution chart with ‘very unhealthy’ AQI of 240
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
5 days ago
Severe air pollution pushes Dhaka to second spot globally
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 246 at 8:35 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Baghdad in Iraq, Lahore in Pakistan, and Kolkata in India occupied the first, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 559, 246, and 208 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
11 days ago
Dhaka ranks first among world’s most polluted cities
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 277 at 8:18 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Delhi in India, Lahore in Pakistan, and Karachi in Pakistan occupied the second, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 241, 241, and 141 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
12 days ago
Dhaka tops world’s most polluted cities with ‘hazardous’ air
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 332 at 9:23 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘hazardous’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, and Kolkata in India occupied the second, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 266, 233, and 189 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka’s air quality 2nd worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
14 days ago
Severe air pollution pushes Dhaka to second spot globally
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Saturday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 223 at 10:25 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Kabul in Afghanistan, Lahore in Pakistan, and Kolakata in India occupied the first, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 343, 221, and 215 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
Dhaka ranks second among world’s most polluted cities
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
16 days ago
Dhaka records AQI 222, ranks third in world pollution index
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 222 at 10:20 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Lahore in Pakistan, Dakar in Senegal, and Kolakata in India occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 254, 225, and 201 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka records ‘very unhealthy’ air, second worst globally
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
19 days ago
Dhaka records ‘very unhealthy’ air, second worst globally
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 265 at 9:17 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Dakar in Senegal, Lahore in Oakistan, and Kolkata in Indoa occupied the first, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 466, 223, and 222 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka ranks third among world’s most polluted cities
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
20 days ago
Dhaka ranks third among world’s most polluted cities
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 248 at 8:11 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Dakar in Senegal, Doha in Qatar, and Cairo in Egypt occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 380, 254, and 246 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Air pollution: Dhaka 5th worst city in the world today
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
21 days ago
Dhaka ranks second globally for air pollution with AQI at 288
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 288 at 9:20 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Delhi in India, Lahore in Pakistan, and Kolkata in India occupied the first, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 306, 234, and 219 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Dhaka ranks second globally for air pollution with AQI at 254
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
27 days ago
Dhaka ranks second globally for air pollution with AQI at 254
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 254 at 9:17 am.
Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.
Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia occupied the first, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 282, 225, and 200 respectively.
According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks.
The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone.
Unhealthy air puts Dhaka third on global pollution list
Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
1 month ago