Dhaka's air decorded unhealthy for sensitive groups Sunday morning

Air pollution in Dhaka City on Sunday morning

Dhaka woke up to a haze-filled Sunday today, as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to a troubling 133. Classified under the "Poor" or "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category on Sunday morning.

The atmospheric conditions have cast a literal and figurative blanket over the capital, needing residents to navigate their morning routines with caution.

The invisible culprit dominating the metropolis's airspace is PM2.5—fine particulate matter that can easily penetrate deep into the lungs. With a current concentration of 49 µg/m³, these microscopic pollutants are high enough to trigger respiratory discomfort.

While healthy adults might only notice a slight scratchiness in their throats, vulnerable groups—including children, the elderly, and those living with asthma or chronic bronchitis—are advised to minimize strenuous outdoor activities today.

On a brighter note, other major pollutants remain well within safer boundaries. PM10, Ozone (O₃), and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) are all maintaining a "Good" classification, keeping the overall toxic cocktail slightly less severe than the extreme smog days

Dhaka often experiences during the dry winter months.Adding a bit of unpredictable relief to the forecast is the current weather. Overcast skies and patches of light rain are hovering over the city.

Environmental experts note that if these showers pick up intensity, the rain could act as a natural scrubber, washing down the suspended dust particles and offering Dhaka a much-needed breath of fresh air as the day progresses.Would you like me to add more sensory details to this narrative—like the sights and sounds of the city under the haze—or should we look at the forecast for tomorrow to see if the rain will clear the air?

GreenWatch Desk