Dhaka's air quality was categorized as ‘unhealthy’ this morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 152 at 9:00 am. This ranking places Dhaka 5th among cities worldwide with the worst air quality.

- Current AQI Score: Dhaka's air quality index at 152, classified as 'unhealthy.'
- Top Three Cities: India’s Delhi, Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kinshasa, and Indonesia’s Jakarta lead the list with AQI scores of 260, 174, and 159, respectively.

AQI Classifications

- Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150): Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects; the general public is less likely to be affected.
- Unhealthy (150-200): Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
- Very Unhealthy (201-300): Health alert; everyone may experience more serious health effects.
- Hazardous (301+): Health warning of emergency conditions; the entire population is more likely to be affected.

Dhaka has consistently struggled with severe air pollution issues, especially during the winter months. The city's air quality typically shows some improvement during the monsoon season. Persistent air pollution poses significant health risks to the city's residents, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for an estimated seven million deaths annually. The primary health impacts include increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.