Faisalabad Smog Worsens as AQI Reaches 435

FAISALABAD: Smoke hangs over Faisalabad on Monday morning, with IQAir reporting a US AQI of 435, rated Hazardous and PM2.5 at 293 micrograms per cubic metre.

Weather.com put air quality at 221, rated Very Unhealthy, with smoke, 75 degrees Fahrenheit, humidity 65 per cent and wind east at 2 mph.

Monday is expected to reach 87 degrees Fahrenheit, with a low of 65, a partly cloudy day, a partly cloudy night, light and variable winds and a rain chance of 1 per cent.

Tuesday is expected to reach 87 degrees Fahrenheit, with a low of 65, a mostly sunny day, a mostly clear night, light and variable winds and a rain chance of 5 per cent.

IQAir forecasts the AQI easing from 435 in the morning to 132 by 9 PM, then rising to 142 by 11 PM, with daily forecasts of 217 for today and 169 for Tuesday.

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.