The level of air pollution is increasing every day due to some reason in different countries of the world. There is no relief news about Dhaka’s air pollution. On Friday (April 26) morning, Dhaka’s air is in an unhealthy condition, according to IQAir, an international air quality technology company. But the most polluted is the air of Kathmandu city in Nepal.
According to IQAir criteria at around 9:30 am today, the capital Dhaka is ranked 10th in the list of the world’s most polluted cities with a score of 152, which is considered unhealthy. With a score of 194, Kathmandu city of Nepal is at the top of air pollution. Lahore city of Pakistan is in the second position with a score of 186.
An AQI score of zero to 50 is considered good. A score of 51 to 100 is considered moderate. And for sensitive groups, a score of 101 to 150 is considered unhealthy. On the other hand, a score of 151 to 200 is considered ‘unhealthy’ air. Also, an AQI score between 201 and 300 is considered ‘very unhealthy’. In this situation, children, elderly and sick patients are advised to limit their activities inside the house and others outside the house.
Also, an AQI between 301 and 400 is considered ‘hazardous’, posing a serious health risk to city dwellers.
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