When the air color is red, it is easy to find the culprit in one place. However, the figures demonstrate that the air problem in Tashkent is much more serious. On the morning of October 6, IQAir monitoring recorded 'red' indicators for the air in Tashkent again.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city was 132, and at some stations, it reached 147–159. An AQI level in the range of 101–150 is considered harmful to sensitive groups of the population, while values from 151 to 200 are classified as dangerous for everyone. This is a serious warning.
The main pollutant at the moment was PM2.5—very fine particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs. At some points, the concentration of PM2.5 reached 59.7–67 micrograms per cubic meter. Such a level can exacerbate respiratory problems, as well as aggravate heart and lung diseases, especially in children, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses.
