Faisalabad Smog to Linger as AQI Stays Unhealthy

FAISALABAD: Smoke hangs over the city on Tuesday morning, with the air quality index at 171, rated Unhealthy, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) as the primary pollutant. The temperature stands at 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 62 per cent humidity and a southwest wind at 2 mph.

Tuesday is expected to reach a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 64, with no rain as the day stays partly cloudy with northwest winds at 6 mph and the night clear with north-northwest winds at 3 mph.

Wednesday is expected to be dry, with a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 63, no rain, a sunny day with northwest winds at 6 mph and a clear night with west-southwest winds at 3 mph.

IQAir’s daily forecast puts Faisalabad at 158 today and 155 on Wednesday, remaining in the Unhealthy range over the next 48 hours.

Residents, particularly children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion, wear a mask outdoors and keep windows closed during the morning and evening hours when smog is thickest.

Confidence: 75%

Data source: Weather.com Faisalabad and IQAir Faisalabad

This is a data-based estimate, not confirmed news.