Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world
Sunday, 11 June 2023
Dhaka ranked third on the global list of cities with the worst air quality on Saturday morning, reports UNB.
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 155 at 9:07 am.
An AQI between 101 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy', particularly for sensitive groups.
Pakistan's Lahore and Israel's Tel Aviv occupied the first two spots on the list, with AQI scores of 168 and 155, respectively.
An AQI between 201 and 300 is said to be 'poor', while a reading of 301 to 400 is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.