Benghazi – The Ministry of Environment reported that the air quality in the city of Benghazi during the past month of September was classified as “Moderate,” according to data from the ministry’s local monitoring stations.
Faris Fathi, the Director of the Geographic Systems Department at the Ministry, stated in a comment to the Libyan News Agency that the general Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the city was 72, a figure that aligns with the standards of the World Health Organization and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He noted that this result is generally considered acceptable, but it may pose some risk to sensitive groups such as individuals with respiratory illnesses, the elderly, and children, especially with prolonged exposure to pollution sources.
Fathi explained that the climatic conditions in the city during September, including moderate temperatures and a relative increase in humidity levels, played a role in affecting air quality. He added that the ministry continues to monitor these indicators regularly as part of a national plan aimed at improving air quality in various Libyan cities and strengthening preventive measures to protect public health.
He emphasized that the ministry places air quality among its environmental priorities and, in cooperation with relevant authorities, seeks to develop monitoring systems and promote community awareness about the importance of reducing sources of polluting emissions, especially in urban areas.