Air pollution in Dhaka continues to rise, placing the mega city among the most polluted urban centers globally.
According to data from IQAir, as of 8:30 am on April 19, Dhaka ranked fourth on the list of the world’s most polluted cities, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 157—classified as “unhealthy.”
India’s Delhi topped the list with a hazardous AQI score of 408, posing serious health risks to residents.
Another Indian city, Kolkata, ranked 18th with a score of 102, considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, while Mumbai stood at 23rd with a score of 91, indicating moderate air quality.
Among the top 10 most polluted cities, four are located in China. Chengdu ranked fifth with an AQI of 156, followed by Shenzhen in seventh place (152). Hangzhou and Guangzhou ranked ninth and tenth respectively, each recording an AQI of 124.
