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Diwali fireworks push New Delhi’s air quality to ‘Hazardous’ levels

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Diwali fireworks push New Delhi’s air quality to ‘Hazardous’ levels

New Delhi: The annual Diwali celebrations have once again triggered a severe spike in air pollution in New Delhi, with the city recording the most hazardous air quality levels in the world, according to Swiss monitoring firm IQAir. On Tuesday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Indian capital soared to 442, far above … Read more

Lahore tops list of world’s most polluted cities

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Lahore

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, as air quality levels in the provincial capital reached hazardous levels on Monday morning. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 332, placing it in the “hazardous” category. Faisalabad followed closely with an AQI … Read more

Lahore tops global pollution charts as AQI hits hazardous 292

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Lahore tops global pollution charts as AQI hits hazardous 292

Lahore: The air quality in Lahore has plummeted to hazardous levels, making it the most polluted city in the world, according to the Smog Monitoring Center. Officials attribute the worsening air to easterly winds carrying pollutants into the city, while cooler morning temperatures are causing smog particles to linger in the air for longer durations. … Read more

Lahore becomes Pakistan’s most polluted city again

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Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore has once again became the most polluted city in the Pakistan due to the polluted winds from India.

Winds from Indian Punjab started entering Pakistan due to which the air pollution in Punjab has increased again.

In the morning, the air quality in Lahore remained poor due to which Lahore became the most polluted city in the country where 459 particulate meters were recorded, while the number of particulate meters was 424 in Faisalabad, 378 in Multan and 275 in Rojhan.

On the other hand, a notification has been issued to relax the restrictions on reducing smog, after which recreational places across Punjab will open from today.

The Department of Meteorology said that there is no chance of rain in the plains of the country, the weather will remain cold and dry, while in Gilgit-Baltistan, apart from cloudy weather, there may be light rain at a few places and light snow on the mountains.

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Multan tops global pollution ranking

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Multan

LAHORE: Multan is the most polluted city of the world where the air quality index(AQI) was recorded at 400 on Tuesday. Similarly, Lahore became the second and Karachi the fourth most polluted cities in the world due to the deteriorating air quality in these two cities. The air quality of Lahore and Karachi is extremely … Read more

Lahore again becomes world’s polluted city

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Lahore

LAHORE: The capital city has been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 710 on Friday.

The air quality index was recorded at 710 in Lahore in the morning hours due to bad air quality.

Among the pollution-hit cities of Punjab, Rahim Yar Khan recorded particulate matter at 826, while Multan recorded 710.

On the other hand, due to heavy fog in Lahore, the visibility in the airport, cantt and surrounding areas has become zero, while the motorway M2 from Islamabad to Lahore, M3 from Lahore to Darkhana and M4 from Pindi Bhattian to Multan, M5 from Multan to Jalalpur, M11 Lahore to Kamoke and Lahore Sialkot Motorways were completely closed.

Apart from this, rain is expected in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper districts of Punjab from today to November 16, which is showing the possibility of reduction in smog

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Lahore tops global pollution ranking with 427 AQI

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Lahore

LAHORE: The capital of Punjab province, Lahore on Tuesday topped the global pollution ranking with an unhealthy air quality level.

The second largest city in Pakistan continues to suffer from smog crises that has affected the health and livelihood of millions of people.

The latest data shows that Lahore’s air quality index is 427, which means the city’s air quality is worst.

The Indian capital Delhi is second in this list while Indian city of Kolkata is third in the list and Dubai is fourth in the list of the most polluted cities.

On the other hand, Punjab Environment Agency has demolished 328 brick kilns across the province since October 1, 2024.

According to the statement of Punjab Environment Agency spokesperson Sajid Bashir, teams inspected 1,487 industrial units and 4000 brick kilns across Punjab during the last 20 days.

Sajid Bashir saod that strict crackdown of Environment Punjab is going on, 93 industrial units and 72 brick kilns were sealed during 20 days.

Spokesperson said 1415 notices and 145 FIRs were registered to 1415 units and kilns across Punjab, 17,559 vehicles emitting smoke were inspected, while 5192 challans and 600 vehicles were closed.

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Karachi, Hyderabad latest weather update today

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Karachi weather update

Karachi, Pakistan, the city finds itself under the embrace of a mild 20°C temperature, accompanied by a RealFeel® of 21°C. However, the weather tells only part of the story, as the air quality index (AQI) takes a concerning turn, registering at 133, categorizing it as unhealthy. The current air quality prompts a cautionary note, particularly … Read more

Islamabad, Pakistan latest weather update today

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Islamabad weather update

The current weather in Islamabad presents a unique juxtaposition of moderate temperatures and an alarming air quality index (AQI) that categorizes the outdoor air as “Very Unhealthy.” The mercury reads 19°C, with a RealFeel® temperature of 20°C. However, residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution due to the high levels of pollutants in the … Read more

Karachi, Hyderabad weather update today

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Karachi weather update

As the sun climbs higher in the Karachi sky, the city unfolds its weather tapestry with a current temperature of 21°C . The RealFeel® factor adds a touch of warmth, reaching 23°, creating a comfortable atmosphere under the partly sunny conditions. Air Quality: However, a concerning element looms—the air quality index (AQI) registers at 236, … Read more

Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa latest weather update today

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Peshawar weather update

As the clock ticks away in the heart of Peshawar, the city’s weather paints a canvas of contrasts. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current atmospheric conditions and what the future holds for this historic city nestled in the northwest of Pakistan. The Current Scene: Peshawar is draped in a cool … Read more

Lahore, Faisalabad weather update today

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Lahore weather update

Lahore, the heart of Pakistan, is currently experiencing a weather conundrum that combines cool temperatures with dangerous air quality. In this article, we explore the current weather conditions and forecasts, shedding light on the challenges posed by extreme pollution levels and the efforts needed to navigate through the day. Current Conditions: Lahore’s temperature stands at … Read more

Three Indian towns rank in world’s most polluted after Diwali

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Indian towns polluted after Diwali

Three Indian towns rank in the world’s most polluted after Diwali. New Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 420. An AQI reading of 400-500 is detrimental to the health. Two Indian cities joined New Delhi in ranking among the world’s top 10 for pollution, marked by a heavy presence of smoke in the … Read more

Lahore’s air quality declared unhealthy with 168 AQI ranking

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Lahore AQI

According to recent data, Lahore is one of the world’s most polluted cities, with air quality indices (AQI) reaching alarming levels. On this particular day, the air quality index (AQI) in Canal View Lahore was recorded at 177. In another corner of Lahore, specifically at the Punjab University Lahore College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, … Read more

Lahore ranks first among world’s most polluted cities

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Lahore
  • Lahore air quality recorded at 305 in air quality index.
  • Karachi was ranked 9th among most polluted cities.
  • Dubai became second most polluted city in world.

LAHORE: Amid restricted visibility in the morning owing to foggy conditions, Lahore ranked first among the most polluted cities in the world on the Air Quality Index (AQI), according to a report on Friday.

According to the air quality index, Lahore ranks first among the most polluted cities and its air quality has been recorded at 305 in the air quality index.

According to the air quality index, Karachi was ranked 9th among the most polluted cities where the air quality index was recorded at 117. Karachi’s air quality is also poor and has been declared hazardous for sensitive people.

Dubai became the second most polluted city in the world, where the air quality was recorded at 166 on the Air Quality Index.

According to the Air Quality Index, pollution from 151 to 200 levels is harmful to health, pollution from 201 to 300 levels is extremely harmful to health and more than 301 level indicates hazardous pollution.

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Delhi’s air “crime against humanity” prompts school closures

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Delhi's air "crime against humanity" prompts school closures

The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has broken the “severe” and “dangerous” classifications. Pollution is caused by the burning of crop stubble and other sources, such as vehicle emissions. Calls for the closure of schools have been made on social media. Nearly all monitoring stations in the Indian capital’s 20 million inhabitants saw the … Read more

Karachi ranks second most polluted city in world today

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Karachi pollution

Karachi, today, has been ranked second among the most polluted cities in the world and the minimum temperature recorded today was 9.2°C. However, due to the smog, the visibility near the airport was recorded 3 kilometers. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the weather of the metropolis will remain cold and dry during the next … Read more

Lahore ranked most polluted city in world again

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Lahore pollution

According to the air pollution data released on Monday morning by the US Air Quality Index, Lahore is once again ranked the most polluted city in the world. Lahore reported a particulate matter (PM) rating of 423, however, Lahore is not the only city of Pakistan to feature in the top 10 list for the … Read more

Lahore, Faisalabad rank most polluted cities in Pakistan

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LAHORE Most polluted

Lahore was the second most polluted city in the world on Monday morning, according to global air quality monitors. According to Global Air Quality Monitors, Lahore on Monday morning was the second most polluted city in the world. On the other hand, Delhi ranked as the most polluted city in the world at 9:00 am … Read more

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