"The air quality in Dhaka has greatly deteriorated to an exceedingly unfortunate degree, ranking as the most severe instance of pollution globally."

 

Good morning, this is your weather report for Thursday, January 25th, 2024. I am here to give you the most recent updates regarding the air quality in different cities, with a particular emphasis on Dhaka and the surrounding areas.

The busy metropolis of Dhaka faced a grave situation at nine in the morning when the Air Quality Index (AQI) spiked to a dangerously high level of 362. According to alarming AQI measurements, Dhaka is now the most polluted city in the world.

The cities of Sarajevo in Bosnia Herzegovina, Kolkata in India, Karachi in Pakistan, and Baghdad in Iraq ranked in the second, third, fourth, and fifth positions on the index. Correspondingly, they obtained Air Quality Index (AQI) scores of 351, 250, 242, and 241. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) scale, any reading exceeding 200 is classified under the "extremely detrimental" classification, indicating a significant probability of experiencing breathing difficulties, respiratory distress, and shortness of breath. Additionally, inhabitants of these urban areas may encounter various heart and cardiovascular health issues.

The air quality in Dhaka is extremely reduced, leading to ongoing pollution challenges in the city. The winter season exacerbates this issue, primarily due to adverse weather conditions. Nonetheless, there might be short intervals of respite throughout the monsoon period.

The World Health Organization (WHO) presents a distressing scenario, as approximately 70 million individuals around the globe experience illnesses caused by air pollution annually. This statistic is derived from the pressing need to tackle the air pollution crisis in Dhaka.