LAHORE: The Punjab government has made it mandatory for all motorcycle riders to wear face masks, introducing new preventive measures to safeguard public health as smog continues to worsen across major cities, including Lahore. Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that polluted winds from Indian cities such as New Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, and Patiala […]
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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 […]
Families Flee Delhi as Toxic Air Forces ‘Pollution Refugees’ to Relocate
BENGALURU – For Natasha Uppal and her husband, Delhi’s toxic air became the deciding factor in one of life’s biggest choices — whether to have a child in a city where breathing clean air is a daily struggle. New Delhi, home to more than 30 million people, remains the world’s most polluted capital, with winter […]
At least 47 dead as floods devastate central Mexico
At least 47 people have been killed after torrential rains triggered floods and landslides across central and eastern Mexico, leaving behind scenes of destruction and grief. The hardest-hit areas include the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, Queretaro, and Veracruz, where swollen rivers and mudslides have swept away homes and roads. In the mountain town of Huauchinango, […]
World Nears Climate ‘Tipping Point’
LONDON – The planet is edging past multiple climate “tipping points” faster than expected, with scientists warning that global coral reefs are now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking the first large-scale ecosystem collapse driven by human-induced warming. The findings come from the Global Tipping Points Report, released Monday by a coalition of 160 researchers […]
Lahore Tops World Pollution Index as Rain Expected in City
LAHORE — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a 40 to 80 percent chance of rain at different times of the day, offering some hope of relief from the worsening air quality in the city. The current temperature in Lahore stands at 28°C, with the maximum expected to reach 33°C and the minimum likely […]
Karachi Weather Update: Light Rain and Drizzle Expected Amid High Humidity
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light rain and drizzle in Karachi on Thursday, as the city continues to experience humid conditions. Partial cloud cover is also expected over the next 24 hours. The Met Office reported that the maximum temperature may reach 36°C, while the minimum recorded was 26.9°C. Humidity levels remain […]
Monsoon Devastation in Punjab: Millions of people affected
ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon floods have wreaked havoc across Punjab, affecting over 4.2 million people in 18 districts, with Muzaffargarh alone accounting for more than a quarter of those impacted. In response, the Prime Minister has raised ex-gratia assistance for families of victims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million. Out of 161,000 houses assessed, around […]
China Shuts Cities Ahead of Typhoon Ragasa
China has ordered schools and businesses to shut in 10 cities ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa. Authorities warned of severe wind, rain, waves, and floods. Millions of people are affected across the country’s south. Factories in the manufacturing heartland will also close. Shenzhen, China’s tech hub, evacuated 400,000 residents as Ragasa approached. Emergency management officials […]
Monsoon’s Tenth Spell Brings Heavy Rain, Flood Fears
The country faces the monsoon’s tenth spell starting today. Heavy rain is expected in Karachi and several other cities. Authorities warn of urban flooding and flash floods in low-lying areas across Sindh and Punjab. According to NDMA, strong monsoon rains will hit Sindh. Flooding is feared in areas like Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana. Coastal and […]