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Peshawar Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Level

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

154µg/m³



Severe

Last Updated: 2024-11-14 10:32:07 PM

Severe PM2.5 level in Peshawar
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Peshawar

Good
030
Moderate
60
Poor
90
Unhealthy
120
Severe
250
Hazardous
380+

What is the Current PM2.5 Level?

Peshawar

The current PM2.5 level in Peshawar based on the average air quality level across the city is 154 µg/m³, which is considered unsafe for the citizens.


10.27xAbove

The current PM2.5 level in Peshawar is 10.27x Above the recommended WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.

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Historical Air Quality Data

Peshawar

Peshawar

Pakistan 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll

PM2.5 annual mean levels


63µg/m³

each person's annual mean exposure 12.6 times WHO's guideline.

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51


Deaths per 100,000 people

attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (114,008 in total in the country).

Death percentage as per diseases

chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasechronic obstructive pulmonary disease
25%
strokestroke
20%
lower respiratory infectionslower respiratory infections
19%
ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease
18%
tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancertracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer
18%
Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes
13%
neonatal disordersneonatal disorders
9%
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PM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.

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Uncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Where Does It Come From?

Windblown Dust

Windblown Dust

Daily activities like construction or other practices
Home-related emission

Home-related emission

Household activities, such as cooking and heating
Factories and industries' emission

Factories and industries' emission

Regular operations in factories and industries
Power plants generation

Power plants generation

Emission from Routine energy production in power plants
Landfill fires

Landfill fires

Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagement
Transportation emission

Transportation emission

Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaust
Human-caused emissions

Human-caused emissions

Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residues

Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure Impacts

Irritation in Eyes

Irritation in Eyes

Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches

Headaches

Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue

Fatigue

Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma

Aggravated asthma

Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems

Breathing problems

Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Health Advice Based on Current PM2.5 Level In

Peshawar

7.0Cigarettes per day


Cigarette

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 7.0 cigarettes a day.

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Air Quality FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current PM2.5 level in Peshawar?

The current real-time PM2.5 level in Peshawar is 154 µg/m³ (Severe). This was last updated 17 minutes ago .

When was the best PM2.5 level in Peshawar in the last 24 hours?

The best PM2.5 level was 46 µg/m³ (Moderate) at 3:02 PM during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst PM2.5 level in Peshawar in the last 24 hours?

The worst PM2.5 level was 285 µg/m³ (Hazardous) at 11:02 PM, Nov 13, 2024 during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of PM2.5 levels in Peshawar during last 24 hours?

The PM2.5 levels in Peshawar have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 285 µg/m³ at 11:02 PM, Nov 13, 2024, lowest 46 µg/m³ at 3:02 PM.

What actions are recommended as per the current PM2.5 level in Peshawar?

Current PM2.5 levels are 'Very Unhealthy,' it is recommended to stay indoors, limit outdoor activities, use air purifiers, and wear masks if going outside is necessary.