Dhaka's rapid urbanisation and industrialisation have led to a significant increase in air pollution levels. From 2018 to 2021, Dhaka has been listed as the second most polluted city in the world. However, in order to understand the ramifications of air pollution, we must first understand what the term refers to.
Dhakaiites were greeted with clearer-than-usual weather today as the air quality in Dhaka has improved significantly following two days of rainfall in the last week. According to the U.S. Embassy air quality monitor, the AQI (Air Quality Index) at 12 PM today was at 57, the lowest it has been in the last month.
Dhaka's air quality continues to be in the "moderate" zone today (August 11, 2022), all thanks to intermittent monsoon showers. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 72 at 8:38am, the capital of Bangladesh ranked 19th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'moderate' zone today, mainly owing to rain in different parts of the country. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 72 at 10:29 am, Dhaka ranked 23rd in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.