Dhaka ranks 2nd worst city in daily Air Quality Index

Dhaka city ranked second worst city in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday, reports UNB.

Dhaka had a score of 208 at 8:47pm, indicating that the air quality was very unhealthy.

A numerical value between 151 and 200 indicates that everyone may begin to experience health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Air quality between 201 and 300 is classified as 'very unhealthy'. If the score is between 301 and 500, it is classified as 'hazardous'.

Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar was on the top of the table with a score of 235.