Lahore, Pakistan – The city of Lahore has seen a dramatic decline in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to a hazardous level of 582. This reading places Lahore’s air quality in the “hazardous” category, raising serious health concerns for millions of residents. Environmental experts and health officials have issued warnings to minimize outdoor exposure as the smog continues to blanket the city.
With air quality ranking among the worst globally, Lahore’s thick layer of smog is attributed to a combination of vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, and crop burning in surrounding areas. The dense smog not only poses respiratory risks but also impacts visibility and daily life in Pakistan’s second-largest city.
Health officials recommend that residents wear masks, use air purifiers indoors, and limit outdoor activities, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
