Dhaka ranks 4th worst in AQI

Dhaka ranked the fourth worst in Air Quality Index on Tuesday morning.

Dhaka had a score of 220 at 9:36am, which means the air quality was ‘very unhealthy’.

Afganistan’s Kabul, Bulgaria’s Sofia, India’s Kolkata, occupied the first three slots with scores of 291, 251 and 250 respectively.

When the AQI value is between 201 and 300, it is considered as emergency conditions with health warnings. The entire population is more likely to be affected in this situation.

Active children, adults, and people with respiratory diseases are suggested to limit outdoor exertion.

The air quality is categorised as good when the AQI score remains below 50. The air is classified as moderate when the score is 51-100. But when the number is between 101 and 150, the air is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups.

News Courtesy: www.newagebd.net