On Wednesday morning, Dhaka was identified as the third most polluted city globally, reaching an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 161 by 9:50 am. This measurement categorizes the local atmosphere as unhealthy, indicating that residents face potential health risks from high concentrations of airborne pollutants. The global rankings placed Malaysia's Kuching at the top with an AQI of 184, while Kuala Lumpur followed in the second position. The AQI metric serves as a standard indicator for assessing daily air quality conditions and their associated implications for public health.
Source : Dhaka Tribune
Photo : Dhaka Tribune
