LAHORE (Dunya News) – Air pollution levels in Lahore have increased, with the city's average smog reading reaching 475, putting its air quality in the hazardous category, while dry weather is expected to prevail on Sunday.
According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 17 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius. The current temperature stood at 21 degrees Celsius, with wind speed recorded at 2 kilometres per hour and humidity at 69 per cent.
Meanwhile, Lahore ranked second among Pakistan's most polluted cities as air pollution levels continued to rise.
The average smog reading across the city was recorded at 475. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 704 in Allama Iqbal Town, while Model Town recorded an AQI of 481.
Experts have warned that the high levels of air pollution could pose serious health risks to residents.