Dhaka is third in the list of cities with polluted air
The report was published by Switzerland-based organization
'IQAir'. India's New Delhi ranks first in this list with an AQI score of
213; Kolkata city of India is in second place with 187 score.
An AQI score of 100 to 200 is considered 'unhealthy' especially for sensitive groups. The air in this region is composed of all kinds of solid and liquid particles, most of which are hazardous. Causes a variety of diseases harmful to human health such as—fatal cancer and heart problems.
Similarly, an AQI score of 201 to 300 is considered an
emergency with health warnings. In this situation, children, elderly and
sick patients are advised to restrict indoor activities and others outside the
home.
IQAir develops technologies that help improve air
quality. At the same time they monitor air quality worldwide.
Source: IQAir
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