Lahore again tops list of world's most polluted cities
Pakistan
The health experts have strongly advised citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and to wear masks to protect themselves from the harmful effects of smog.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Lahore has once again topped the list of most polluted major cities of the world, while India capital New Delhi remained second, according to the global air quality monitoring organization IQAir.
Lahore's average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 291 on Sunday while New Delhi was second with an AQI of 269
Lahore continues to top the list of the world’s most polluted cities, with its average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 291. The AQI at varirous location in Lahore was recorded at 609 at Raiwind Road, 543 in Gulberg, 485 at Ravi Road and 447 in Allama Iqbal Town.
Due to the severity of smog, the air in Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Multan has become extremely hazardous to health. The AQI in Gujranwala rose to 561, Faisalabad to 355, Peshawar to 296, and Multan to 281.
Meanwhile, the health experts have strongly advised citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and to wear masks to protect themselves from the harmful effects of smog.
