Lahore becomes world's most polluted city

World’s Worst Air Pollution in Lahore Reaches New Record
Pakistan ’s smog situation has gone from bad to worse as air pollution rose to a record in Lahore. Sensors tracked by the Swiss monitor IQAir recorded an air quality index of 1,300 in the country’s second-largest city at 5 p.m. local time, the highest this year and well beyond a level of 50 that is deemed safe.
How is Lahore, the world's most polluted city, battling toxic air?
Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore for days as surging pollution spurs authorities to curb activities and set up a panel to oversee preventive efforts.
Lahore becomes world's most polluted city as AQI hits 1900
Lahore, Pakistan, has become the most polluted city in the world with its AQI soaring to 1900.
At 1600 AQI, Lahore becomes world’s most polluted city as smog crisis deepens
Data from Swiss monitoring organisation IQAir showed that the CERP Office area in Lahore recorded a 'hazardous' AQI of 1587 on Friday morning. Additionally, three other areas, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Pakistan Engineering Services offices,
Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures
The smog crisis in Lahore, similar to the situation in India's capital Delhi, tends to worsen during cooler months due to temperature inversion trapping pollution closer to the ground. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter. Sign up here.
Pakistan battles worst air pollution crisis as Lahore hits record AQI of 1,600, becomes most polluted city
The crisis has prompted a flurry of responses from local authorities, as the country grapples with its most severe air pollution event in years. According to several Pakistani media reports the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority had declared smog a “calamity” and instituted emergency measures.
Pakistan air pollution: This city hits 1600 AQI, becomes world’s most polluted
Lahore recorded the worst case of air pollution in the world, with the AQI nearing 1600 on Friday. Pakistan Air pollution: As several states in northern India continue to battle worsening air pollution,
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According to details, the protestors had asked the government to immediately end the restrictions pertaining to the smog.
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