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 […]
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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 […]