Bamako - Post Report Question and Answers

Pollution index (Good, Moderate, Unhealthy, or Very Unhealthy)?

Moderate to severe depending upon the season. During the dry season the dust can make it difficult to breath. During the hot season you'll spend probably 90% of your time in the A/C not just because of the heat but from the dust. - Sep 2009


Unhealthy - All kinds of vehicles on the road. - Apr 2009


It can be dusty during the dry season, but it is not heavily polluted by industrial pollution. - Feb 2009


Dusty, but I'd call it moderate. - Feb 2009


Depends on the season. In general, unhealthy. In the past month the pollution has been horrible. - Jan 2009


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