LAHORE (Dunya News) – Air pollution has reached alarming levels in Lahore and several other cities across Punjab, with hazardous smog posing serious health risks to residents.
According to an international environmental monitoring website, Multan ranked as Pakistan’s most polluted city on Tuesday, while Lahore remained among the world’s most polluted major cities.
Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 400, with the Paragon area recording the highest pollution level at 728. The AQI in Allama Iqbal Town reached 615, while Model Town recorded 435.
Smog also continued to affect other cities across Punjab. The AQI was recorded at 566 in Multan, 455 in Faisalabad and 483 in Rahim Yar Khan.
Environmental experts warned that such high levels of air pollution could pose serious threats to public health and advised citizens to take precautionary measures.