In the early hours of Monday morning, the weather turned chilly after Karachi received light to moderate rain. As per the PMD, the drizzle was reported in several parts of the metropolis including Ayesha Manzil, Azizabad, Gulshan-e-eIqbal, FB Area, Safoora Chowrangi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, University Road, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Saddar and others.
The ‘unhealthy’ Karachi air
A few days back, health experts described Karachi’s air quality as “very unhealthy” and advised citizens to use masks and restrict their outdoor activities, especially during peak pollution hours.
It is to be noted here that an AQI as high as 151-200 is considered unhealthy, while an AQI reading between 201 and 300 is more harmful, and an air quality reading over 300 mark is extremely hazardous.
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According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Karachi along with several other cities are still expected to receive a lighter amount of rain in the coming days. Moreover, it was also revealed that it will be the last wave of the ongoing winter season in Pakistan.
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