LAHORE (Dunya News) – The capital of the Punjab province, Lahore, remained the most polluted city of the world for the second successive day on Sunday.
The average air quality index (AQI) in the city was recorded at 650 early morning as stubble burning across the border continued and smoke entered Pakistan as a result of which breathing became difficult and smog reduced visibility.
However, the Swiss IQAir recorded the AQI of Lahore early morning at 778.
The Indian capital, Delhi, is the second most polluted city with average AQI at 429. The IQAir noted Delhi's AQI at 436.
The satellite image released by the US space agency NASA showed smog billowing high in the air from the burning stubble.
Meanwhile, doctors have advised people, especially the elderly, to remain indoors and use face masks if going out of homes. The Punjab government has last week delayed the start of schools keeping in view the pollution situation.
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Once known as the iconic city of gardens due to its lush green beauty and planned urban management, Lahore has ironically turned into the world’s most polluted city with a badge of disgrace this once organic city continues to hold for almost a decade now.