Summary Lahore ranked as the world's most polluted city with an AQI of 253, while Burki Road recorded 520, prompting health experts to issue safety advice.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Air pollution has reached alarming levels in Lahore, with the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 253, placing it at the top of the list of the world's most polluted cities.
Among the most affected areas, Burki Road and its surrounding localities recorded the highest AQI of 520. Gulberg followed with an AQI of 457, while areas around Government College University recorded 392.
The AQI in Samanabad was recorded at 363, followed by 332 in Defence, 324 in Model Town and 304 in Iqbal Town. Achhra and its surrounding areas recorded an AQI of 281.
According to global air monitoring systems, winds are blowing from the northwest at a speed of 8 kilometres per hour in Lahore.
Medical experts have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, wear masks and keep windows closed at their homes and offices to protect themselves from the harmful effects of air pollution.
