Note: The AQI (Air Quality Index) levels are updated every hour.

The smog season has begun in Pakistan and the air quality greatly affects the cities of Punjab, especially Lahore and Rawalpindi. It is wise to be aware of the AQI standards in your city so that you do any activities where the pollution is not high.

Here is the AQI of major cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Peshawar, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Last updated: 12:30pm

Current AQI Levels by City

CityCurrent AQIAQI PM2.5 ConcentrationAQI Category
Lahore415282.8µg/m³Hazardous
Islamabad198122.7µg/m³Unhealthy
Rawalpindi219144µg/m³Very Unhealthy
Karachi13423µg/m³Moderate
Peshawar234159µg/m³Very Unhealthy
AQI Pakistan Cities

AQI Levels: Highest Today, Forecast for Tomorrow, and Yesterday

CityHighest AQI TodayAQI Tomorrow ForecastAQI Yesterday
Lahore788175 (Unhealthy)669 (Hazardous)
Islamabad242109 Unhealthy for sensitive groups 264 (Unhealthy)
Rawalpindi227114 (Unhealthy)215 ( Very Unhealthy)
Karachi8883 (Moderate)81 (Moderate)
Peshawar59492 (Moderate))228 (Very Unhealthy)

 

 AQI Categories

 

AQI CategoryAQI RangePM2.5 Range (µg/m³)
Good0-500-9.0
Moderate51-1009.1-35.4
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups101-15035.5-55.4
Unhealthy151-20055.5-125.4
Very Unhealthy201-300125.5-225.4
Hazardous301-500+225.5+
AQI levels
What is the Air Quality Index?

The Air Quality Index (AQI) tells us how clean or polluted the air is, with scores ranging from 0 to above 500. It is useful for determining whether the air is breathable without endangering one’s health. The figure which it mainly focuses on is called PM2.5 or air quality index.

PM2.5 musk is a tiny particle present in the atmosphere which is not even visible. These particles can come from vehicular emissions, industrial production, and combustion gases as well. Due to their tiny size, they are capable of entering the human body through the lungs and causing health issues.

The AQI is not static rather it worsens or improves depending on what time of day it is. In case the level of PM2.5 crosses the limit of 9.0 μg/m³, it is considered harmful.

Smog holidays latest update:

On Sunday, the Punjab government announced the closure of primary schools for a week in Lahore.

The situation will be assessed again next Saturday to determine whether to extend the school closure.

 

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Laila Tariq, currently associated with Azaad English, is an Islamabad-based journalist with over eigh years of extensive experience across print, TV, and digital media.

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