Faisalabad AQI 185 Unhealthy at 6:00 PM

Key Points:

Faisalabad’s US AQI stood at 185 at 6:00 PM on Thursday, in the Unhealthy category
So far today the index has ranged between 180 and 408, peaking at 9:00 AM
Some areas recorded far worse air, with the index reaching 440 near GC University
Children, older people and patients with breathing problems should avoid outdoor exertion, wear a mask and keep windows shut

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad woke to hazardous air on Thursday morning, with IQAir putting the US AQI at 344 and fine dust particles (PM2.5) at 247 micrograms per cubic metre.

At 6 AM, IQAir recorded 22 degrees Celsius, humidity 30 per cent and an east-southeast wind of 4 kilometres per hour.

Weather.com forecasts a high of 30 degrees Celsius and a low of 18 degrees Celsius, with partly cloudy conditions, a west wind of 5 kilometres per hour and no chance of rain.

Friday should bring sunny conditions, with a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 17 degrees Celsius, a west-southwest wind of 5 kilometres per hour and no chance of rain.

IQAir forecasts the AQI easing from 344 to 300 by 9 AM and 219 by 2 PM, reaching 145 by 5 PM and 108 by 8 PM, with a daily forecast of 170, rated Very unhealthy, although smog may thicken overnight as winds fall.

Children, the elderly and people with respiratory conditions should avoid outdoor exertion, wear a mask and keep windows closed in the morning and after sunset.

Confidence: 70%

Data source: IQAir Faisalabad and Weather.com Faisalabad

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

Last updated: 6:00 PM — 185 (Unhealthy)

Weather: 28°C · Humidity 21% · Wind SW 4 km/h

Hourly record

Time	AQI	Category
6:00 AM	344	Hazardous
7:00 AM	366	Hazardous
8:00 AM	371	Hazardous
9:00 AM	408	Hazardous
10:00 AM	369	Hazardous
11:00 AM	284	Very unhealthy
12:00 PM	237	Very unhealthy
1:00 PM	230	Very unhealthy
2:00 PM	206	Very unhealthy
3:00 PM	192	Unhealthy
4:00 PM	180	Unhealthy
5:00 PM	180	Unhealthy
6:00 PM	185	Unhealthy

● Good ● Moderate ● Sensitive groups ● Unhealthy ● Very unhealthy ● Hazardous

Yesterday the city AQI stood at 245, also Very unhealthy.

AQI by area (IQAir stations)

Station	AQI
GC university	440
Faisalabad Gatwala Canal Rd A	420
WWF-05 PU EpicAir	408
Faisalabad Civil Lines B	368
WWF-06 PU EpicAir	318
WWF-01 PU EpicAir	306
PHA Office	290
Riphah International University	284
Faisalabad Raza Garden B	278
WWF-09 PU EpicAir	266
University of Agriculture	241
WWF-10 PU EpicAir	233
Punjab Food Authority	224
WWF-03 PU EpicAir	203
University Town	135