At the beginning of winter, Delhi and Lahore in India have been severely impacted by air pollution in recent days. However, the capital Dhaka has been ranked sixth as of yesterday. At 10 AM today, Dhaka’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 181, which is considered very unhealthy. On Thursday (November 21), Dhaka ranked sixth in air pollution among 119 cities worldwide.
At the same time, Delhi, India, was first with a score of 471. Lahore, Pakistan, was in second place with a score of 457. An AQI score exceeding 301 is considered hazardous.
The primary component of Dhaka’s air pollution is ultra-fine particles or PM 2.5. Today, its presence is 20% higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) standard. Dhaka’s air remains highly harmful to everyone’s health.
The Switzerland-based organization IQAir is working on air pollution conditions. This organization provides information and helps alert people about how polluted the air is in different cities through live or real-time indicators.
IQAir’s advice for protecting against Dhaka’s polluted air today is to avoid exercising in open spaces. If going outside, masks must be worn. Additionally, windows should be kept closed, and an air purifier should be used if possible.
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