Karachi Air Quality Declared Hazardous Amid Smog and Cold

Imagine the air in Karachi is like a giant blanket.

Usually, the wind blows away any dust or pollution, keeping the air clean.

But lately, it's become very cold, and the winds are blowing very slowly.

This means the dust from many construction sites and other pollution is getting trapped under the blanket.

This trapped pollution is called smog, and it's making the air very bad, almost like breathing in dust.

It's not fog because there isn't enough moisture in the air for fog to form.

Doctors are worried, especially for children, because many kids are getting sick with coughs and even pneumonia.

They are telling people to wear masks and eat healthy food to try and stay safe from the bad air.