Faisalabad AQI 297 Very Unhealthy, Easing by Evening

Key Points:

Faisalabad’s US AQI stood at 297 on Friday morning, in the Very unhealthy category
IQAir forecasts easing through the day, with the index possibly falling to 121 by 9:00 PM
Some areas recorded worse air, with the index reaching 291 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 very unhealthy air on Friday morning, with the US AQI at 297 and fine dust particles (PM2.5) at 222.7 micrograms per cubic metre.

At 6 AM, IQAir recorded 21 degrees Celsius, humidity 29 per cent and an east-northeast wind of 7 kilometres per hour.

Weather.com forecasts a high of 30 degrees Celsius and a low of 18 degrees Celsius, with mostly sunny conditions after morning drizzle, smoke reducing visibility at times and a rain chance of 2 per cent.

Saturday should bring mainly sunny conditions, with a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 18 degrees Celsius, light and variable winds and a rain chance of 4 per cent.

IQAir forecasts the AQI easing from 297 to 264 by 9 AM and 229 by noon, reaching 191 by 3 PM, 142 by 6 PM and 121 by 9 PM, with a daily forecast of 166, rated Unhealthy.

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 AM — 297 (Very unhealthy)

Weather: 21°C · Humidity 29% · Wind ENE 7 km/h

Hourly record

Time	AQI	Category
6:00 AM	297	Very unhealthy

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

Yesterday the city AQI stood at 246, also Very unhealthy.

AQI by area (IQAir stations)

Station	AQI
GC university	291
Ayub Agriculture Research Institute	268
Naimat colony	251
Faisalabad Civil Lines B	246
University of Education	229
Faisalabad Gatwala Canal Rd A	216
WWF-05 PU EpicAir	200
Riphah International University	199
WWF-01 PU EpicAir	197
PHA Office	197
WWF-09 PU EpicAir	192
Faisalabad Raza Garden B	186
Punjab Food Authority	185
K-Block Gulistan colony	173
WWF-10 PU EpicAir	173
WWF-03 PU EpicAir	169
University of Agriculture	165
University Town	80