Severe Air Pollution in Dhaka Even on Holiday — Dhaka Among World's Most Polluted Cities

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Today, Saturday, 7 November

Dhaka

- *At 8 AM:* Dhaka's AQI was *216* — *2nd* among 126 cities in the world. This air is considered *'Very Unhealthy'*.
- *At 8:46 AM:* AQI *196* — *4th* in the world. This air is considered *'Unhealthy'*.
- *Main Pollutant:* PM2.5 — harmful fine dust particles
- *Reason:* Even though vehicles and factories were less active on the holiday, the density of harmful dust particles in the air did not decrease.

*World's Top 3 at that time:*
1. Lahore, Pakistan — 277
2. Dhaka — 216 (at 8 AM)
3. Delhi, India — 213

Later Delhi rose to 1st place with a score of 529, Dhaka came down to 4th place.

*What Does AQI Mean?*
- 0-50 = Good
- 51-100 = Moderate
- 101-150 = Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
- 151-200 = Unhealthy
- 201-300 = Very Unhealthy

*Health Advice:*
Wear a mask when going outside, children, elderly people and asthma patients should avoid going outside unnecessarily. Keep doors and windows closed at home.