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Islamabad Unhealthy

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory

Updated: Feb 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

1540500
Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Current Weather

17.9°C
Temperature
65%
Humidity
3.8
mph wind
Clear sky
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

154
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat
2/14
108
avg
Sun
2/15
78
avg
Mon
2/16
87
avg
Tue
2/17
132
avg
Wed
2/18
105
avg
Thu
2/19
74
avg
Fri
2/20
72
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Move activities indoors.
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General population: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Pakistan Air Quality Monitor - US EPA, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Islamabad today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Islamabad is 154, which is classified as "Unhealthy". Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous