The air quality in Manila reached an “unhealthy” level on Wednesday following the New Year’s celebration, according to a Swiss air quality research firm IQAir. IQAir reported that Manila recorded an air quality index (AQI) 166 as of 2 p.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, continues to gasp for fresh air as the city ranks the world's 8th most polluted city. Dhaka's air quality index (AQI) score was recorded at 203 at 9am on Wednesday,

According to Commission for Air Quality Management, 2024 saw a record 209 days with AQI below 200, even though the index slipped to dangerously high levels in some months.

The CAQM data shows that 2024 was one of the best years in respect to the air quality in the National capital. February, December and August recorded the best average Air Quality Index (AQI) in six years,

Delhi witnessed a continued deterioration in air quality, enduring the highest number of 'severe' AQI days since 2022

The capital's air quality took a turn for the worse, falling into the 'poor' category. (PTI Photo) Delhi News Live Updates: New Delhi woke up to a foggy N

The national Capital recorded an average air quality index (AQI) of 248 (poor) at 9am on Tuesday compared to 173 (moderate) at 4pm a day earlier