Faisalabad Air Turns Hazardous as AQI Hits 325

FAISALABAD: Smoke hangs over Faisalabad on Saturday morning, with IQAir reporting a US AQI of 325, rated Hazardous, and PM2.5 at 237.5 micrograms per cubic metre, 47.5 times the World Health Organization annual guideline value.

Weather.com put air quality lower, at 164, rated Unhealthy, with smoke, 74 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity 68 per cent at 9:48 AM.

Saturday is expected to reach a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 64, with a partly cloudy day, west winds at 6 mph, a clear night, south winds at 1 mph and no rain.

Sunday is expected to reach a high of 87 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 65, with a sunny day, west-southwest winds at 5 mph, a mostly clear night, southeast winds at 3 mph and no rain.

IQAir’s hourly forecast shows the AQI easing through Saturday, from 325 in the morning to 149 by 11 PM, but staying at 140 or above all day.

Residents, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions, should avoid outdoor exercise, wear a mask outdoors and keep windows closed.

Confidence: 75%

Data source: IQAir Faisalabad and Weather.com Faisalabad

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