The Indian cricket board has shifted the Under-23 One-Day tournament from Delhi to Mumbai due to hazardous air pollution. Delhi and its surrounding areas are experiencing severe smog, with the Air Quality Index hitting 342, ranking the city among the worst globally. Authorities warn pollution levels may worsen in the coming days. The decision follows […]
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Lahore tops world pollution chart as smog crisis worsens
LAHORE: Lahore has once again been ranked the most-polluted city in the world, with the citywide Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 475 on Friday. Severe smog has engulfed much of Punjab, putting millions of residents at serious health risk. Certain areas of Lahore reported even higher AQI levels, including Syed Maratab Ali Road at […]
Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities
LAHORE: The city’s air quality hit “Hazardous” levels on Monday morning, claiming the top spot in the global IQAir ranking with a US Air Quality Index (AQI) of 471 and PM2.5 concentration at 311 microgrammes per cubic metre at 8:00 a.m., according to IQAir’s live dashboard. The PM2.5 level was reported to be 62.2 times […]
Gujranwala declared most polluted city in Pakistan
GUJRANWALA – Gujranwala has topped Pakistan’s pollution rankings, with Lahore and Karachi following closely behind, according to the latest air quality readings released on Sunday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gujranwala soared to 379, indicating hazardous smog levels that have made breathing difficult for residents. The city’s industrial zones, including Khyali, Sheikhupura Road, and […]
Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities as toxic smog chokes Punjab
LAHORE – Thick smog blanketed Punjab on Thursday morning, turning the air dangerously toxic and making it difficult for residents to breathe. The provincial capital, Lahore, once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, recording an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 603. According to data from air quality monitoring stations, AQI […]
Lahore chokes: AQI hits hazardous 403, tops global pollution charts
Lahore became the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday as air quality hit a hazardous AQI of 403. Dense smog covered major roads, including Kahna Nau, GT Road, and Egerton Road. Local authorities reported peak AQI readings reaching 500 in some areas. Citizens faced severe breathing difficulties, especially schoolchildren and the elderly. Experts warned that […]
Lahore tops world pollution chart
Lahore_ Punjab’s capital, Lahore, once again claimed the top spot as the world’s most polluted city on Saturday morning, with hazardous air blanketing the metropolis and nearby regions. According to air quality monitoring platform IQ Air, Lahore recorded a US AQI of 412 at 8:30am — a level categorized as hazardous — with PM2.5 concentrations reaching […]
Punjab officials deny rumors of early school vacations
Authorities in Punjab have dismissed widespread rumours about school closures or early winter vacations circulating on social media. Despite the deteriorating air quality and growing smog crisis, officials clarified that no decision has been made to shut down educational institutions this year. Speculation intensified after Lahore once again topped global pollution charts, recording a hazardous […]
Lahore Becomes World’s Most Polluted City In The World
LAHORE – Pakistan has surpassed all other countries to top the global pollution ranking, with Lahore now declared the world’s most polluted city, environmental experts reported on Friday. According to air quality monitoring data, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 304, a level considered extremely hazardous to human health. India’s capital New Delhi and Pakistan’s […]
Lahore Ranks Second Most Polluted City as Smog Levels Reach Hazardous Levels
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 […]