August 11, 2025: Riyadh among the world’s most contaminated 10 cities in the world
Is the air quality good?
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As of August 11, 2025, we face at 1:22 pm PT, Riyadh, especially poor air quality. AQI is classified as a very healthy that PM2.5 concentrations dominate pollution. This level can be worsened by respiratory problems, heart conditions and other health problems, especially children, the elderly and existing diseases.
Health recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities and reducing indoor exposure by using windows sealing, external masks, and air purifiers for contaminated air.
Because air quality is dynamic and the weather can change often.
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The air quality conditions on August 11 are abnormally poor, but in 2024 Riyadh’s average PM2.5 concentration of 23.7 µg/m3. This corresponds to the 75 AQI, which belongs to the “middle” category and was 4.7 times the annual guidelines.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia pt at 1:22 pm on August 11 pt. Source: IQAIR.
Why is there an alarm in Riyadh?
Riyadh’s atmospheric alarm comes from abnormal high PM2.5 levels, which penetrates deep into lungs and blood flow, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
In extreme heat, humidity, and the wind deteriorate, the distribution of contaminants is deteriorated, so the environment is dangerous for long -term exposure.
August 11th at 1:22 pt. Source: IQAIR
August 11th at 1:22 pt. Source: IQAIR.
What is the air quality in Riyadh?
Riyadh’s poor air quality is currently driven by desert dust due to sand storms that are currently frequent storms, fast urbanization and fossil fuel dependence, industrial emissions and sandstorms that increase them.
