Lahore is once again blanketed by dense smog, ranking as the world’s second most polluted city as its Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a hazardous level of 455. Certain areas of the city reported even higher readings — with Ravi Road reaching a shocking 855, Punjab University vicinity at 742, Model Town at 682, […]
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Toxic smog chokes Punjab as Lahore faces severe air crisis
The smog crisis in Punjab continues to worsen, with Lahore engulfed in a dense haze that has turned the city’s air dangerously toxic. Air Quality Index (AQI) readings have soared to alarming levels, posing serious health threats to millions of residents. Lahore’s overall AQI stands at 275, but several neighborhoods report much higher figures, such […]
Smog crisis deepens as Indian winds hit Punjab
Polluted winds from India have severely increased air pollution across Punjab. The Punjab Environment Department said eastern winds are carrying harmful particles into the province. As a result, Lahore’s air quality has dropped to dangerous levels. The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to stay between 320 and 360 today. Officials confirmed that […]
Faisalabad overtakes Lahore as smog crisis deepens across Punjab
Air pollution in Punjab has reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad surpassing Lahore to become the most polluted city in the province. Faisalabad recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 554, while Gujranwala followed closely with 546 and Multan with 478. Lahore, which often tops global pollution charts, recorded an AQI of 471 this morning, indicating […]
Toxic skies: Lahore declared most polluted city worldwide
Lahore became the world’s most polluted city on Saturday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 363. Experts called the air quality “extremely hazardous” for human health. New Delhi ranked second with an AQI of 260, while Faisalabad recorded a staggering 539, putting it in the “most hazardous” category. Other Punjab cities, including Gujranwala, Multan, […]
Lahore tops global pollution chart as smog worsens
Lahore has once again earned the unwanted title of the world’s most polluted city, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to a hazardous 292 on Saturday. The worsening smog has significantly reduced visibility and raised serious health concerns for residents across the provincial capital. Authorities have urged citizens to limit outdoor activities and take […]