Friday, November 22, 2024

Lahore Faces Hazardous AQI of 1000 as Smog Crisis Worsens

Lahore’s air quality has plummeted to an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1000, with pollution reportedly drifting in from India, making it the world’s most polluted city once again, according to a statement by Punjab’s Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb on Saturday.

Minister Aurangzeb cautioned that the severe smog is likely to persist for the next 48 hours, urging those with respiratory, chest, or heart conditions to exercise caution and advising elderly citizens to avoid outdoor exposure.

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In response, officials are encouraging residents to stay indoors as much as possible and to wear masks if stepping outside is necessary. Meteorologists have warned that air quality continues to degrade, exacerbated by crop residue burning in neighboring Indian farmlands. NASA satellite imagery has further highlighted the extent of the pollution.

The day before, Lahore’s average air pollution level was documented at 157, with the five-day average hovering around 180. The influx of smoke has intensified smog levels across the city, creating hazardous conditions for residents.

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Amir Shahzad
Amir Shahzad
Amir Shahzad is a experienced journalist with exceptional leadership skills. Graduated from University of Peshawar, he pitched number of acclaimed stories in the national news channels. At present, serving as senior reporter in a reputed news channel of Pakistan, Amir deliver a vast array of in-depth and informative news packages on country's most strenuous part Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) bordering Afghanistan. He loves reading and travelling.

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