LAHORE – The air quality in Lahore has reached dangerous levels, placing the city second among the world’s most polluted urban centers, according to the latest air quality index (AQI) data.
The average smog level has surged to 183 AQI, a concentration classified as unhealthy, posing serious risks to residents, especially those with respiratory or cardiac conditions.
Health experts have warned that prolonged exposure to such pollution levels could lead to increased cases of asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses. Citizens are being strongly advised to wear protective masks, stay indoors, and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
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Authorities have also urged residents to take preventive measures, particularly as changing weather conditions may further intensify the smog.
Meanwhile, Lahore’s minimum temperature today stands at 19°C, with a maximum of 29°C expected. The current temperature is 22°C, while humidity levels are at 77% with a wind speed of 3 km/h, indicating a humid and stagnant air environment that worsens smog retention.
Environmentalists have renewed calls for stricter emissions controls, reduced vehicular traffic, and regulation of industrial pollutants to combat the worsening air quality crisis.