| City | AQI now | Worst in next 24h | PM2.5 µg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faisalabad فیصل آباد | 193Unhealthy | 193Unhealthy | 23 |
| Sheikhupura شیخوپورہ | 172Unhealthy | 173Unhealthy | 26 |
| Multan ملتان | 170Unhealthy | 171Unhealthy | 48 |
| Lahore لاہور | 168Unhealthy | 175Unhealthy | 30 |
| Gujranwala گوجرانوالہ | 168Unhealthy | 172Unhealthy | 25 |
| Bahawalpur بہاولپور | 166Unhealthy | 167Unhealthy | 55 |
| Sialkot سیالکوٹ | 153Unhealthy | 156Unhealthy | 17 |
| Sargodha سرگودھا | 140Unhealthy for sensitive groups | 169Unhealthy | 21 |
| Karachi کراچی | 114Unhealthy for sensitive groups | 119Unhealthy for sensitive groups | 29 |
| Peshawar پشاور | 99Moderate | 101Unhealthy for sensitive groups | 14 |
| Rawalpindi راولپنڈی | 89Moderate | 89Moderate | 6 |
| Islamabad اسلام آباد | 89Moderate | 89Moderate | 6 |
| Quetta کوئٹہ | 58Moderate | 61Moderate | 12 |
US AQI scale. Readings are model estimates from Open-Meteo (Copernicus CAMS) for each city centre, last updated 29 Oct, 14:08 PKT. Official station readings from the Punjab EPD can differ.
What the AQI colours mean
| AQI | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0-50 | Good | Air is fine for everyone. |
| 51-100 | Moderate | Very sensitive people should cut long outdoor effort. |
| 101-150 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups | Children, the elderly and people with asthma or heart problems should limit time outside. |
| 151-200 | Unhealthy | Everyone should reduce time outdoors and wear a well-fitting mask outside. |
| 201-300 | Very unhealthy | Avoid outdoor activity. Keep windows shut and children indoors. |
| 301+ | Hazardous | Stay indoors. Follow government advisories on schools and offices. |
آسان الفاظ میں
- اچھی (0-50): ہوا سب کے لیے ٹھیک ہے۔
- درمیانی (51-100): بہت حساس افراد باہر لمبی مشقت کم کریں۔
- حساس افراد کے لیے مضر (101-150): بچے، بزرگ اور دمہ یا دل کے مریض باہر کم وقت گزاریں۔
- مضرِ صحت (151-200): سب لوگ باہر کم جائیں اور باہر اچھا ماسک پہنیں۔
- انتہائی مضر (201-300): باہر کی سرگرمی سے بچیں۔ کھڑکیاں بند اور بچوں کو گھر میں رکھیں۔
- خطرناک (301+): گھر میں رہیں۔ اسکول اور دفاتر کے بارے میں سرکاری ہدایات پر عمل کریں۔
Daily worst AQI - Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi
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Protect your family on smoggy days
- Check the AQI before school runs, walks and outdoor work - mornings and late evenings are often worst.
- Use a well-fitting N95 or KN95 mask outside. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine smoke particles.
- Keep windows shut when the AQI is high. If you use an air purifier, run it in the room where you sleep.
- Children, older people, pregnant women and anyone with asthma, heart or lung problems should take extra care.
- Get medical help if you have chest pain, breathlessness or a cough that will not settle.
Read our guide: لاہور میں اسموگ: AQI کا مطلب اور بچاؤ. This page is general information, not medical advice.