Monday Morning in Dhaka: Air Ranked 3rd Most Polluted in the World

Monday Morning in Dhaka: Air Ranked 3rd Most Polluted in the World
Monday Morning in Dhaka: Air Ranked 3rd Most Polluted in the World (Image Source: dhakatribune.com)

Claiming the top positions on the list were Johannesburg in South Africa and Jakarta in Indonesia, securing the first and second spots, respectively.


On a Monday morning, Dhaka secured the third position on the international roster of cities grappling with the most severe air quality issues.


At precisely 9:10 am, the atmospheric conditions prevailing over Dhaka city warranted a concerning classification of "unhealthy for sensitive groups," as indicated by the Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 143.

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South Africa's bustling city, Johannesburg, and the vibrant capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, clinched the top two positions on the ranking, boasting AQI scores of 160 and 155, correspondingly.


An Air Quality Index (AQI) falling within the range of 151 to 200 is classified as "unhealthy," whereas a reading of 201 to 300 is labeled as "very unhealthy," and anything exceeding 301 is deemed "hazardous." Such high levels of pollution pose significant health hazards to the inhabitants, posing serious risks to their well-being and respiratory systems.


The Air Quality Index (AQI) serves as a crucial indicator to assess the daily air quality of a specific city, providing valuable insights into its cleanliness or pollution levels and highlighting potential health implications for the residents.


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Bangladesh's Air Quality Index (AQI) is determined by considering the presence of five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.


Over the years, Dhaka has been facing significant challenges concerning air pollution.


According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately seven million people worldwide lose their lives annually due to the adverse effects of air pollution, predominantly resulting from higher mortality rates associated with stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

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