Smog in Lahore shortens lives by 7.5 years : Study
LAHORE: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore, the capital of Pakistan’s most populated province, dropped to the worst levels on Earth again on Thursday. The Lahore AQI, which measures a range of pollutants, recorded at 784, which means the air quality in the city, home of more 14 million
When will it rain in smog-affected Lahore?
For more than a week now, Lahore has consistently ranked as the most polluted city in the world, leaving people wondering when it will rain to reduce the smog. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted dry weather in most parts of the country, including Lahore, and no rain has been
Punjab govt announces work from home in four divisions amid smog
The Punjab government announced a work-from-home policy for not only public but also private offices in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Multan divisions on Wednesday, due to the Hazardous air-quality-index. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the government has decided that 50 per cent
Wearing mask made mandatory in Lahore, three other divisions of Punjab
Wearing face masks has been made mandatory in Lahore and three other divisions of Punjab due to hazardous air pollution and smog.
Lahore AQI remains in ‘hazardous’ category, tops global pollution charts
LAHORE: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore continued to remain in the ‘Hazardous’ category on Wednesday, with the city retaining its title as the most polluted in the world. The AQI of Lahore, home to more than 14 million people, was recorded at 1115 at 9am on today, according
Lahore AQI remains ‘hazardous’ for third consecutive day
LAHORE: The air quality in Lahore remained in the ” hazardous ” category on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 382. According to the global website Air Quality Index (IQAir), Lahore AQI has recorded 382, making the city particulate matter (PM2.5) levels over 53.2 times more threatening than the WHO-standard
Lahore ranks as the world’s most polluted city again
LAHORE: Lahore, the capital of Punjab, has once again been named the world’s most polluted city on Sunday, with an air quality index (AQI) hitting 1073. According to the global website Air Quality Index (IQAir), Lahore AQI has surpassed the 1073 mark and reached a hazardous level. Yesterday, the level of pollution
Punjab govt imposes ‘green lockdown’ in Lahore to fight smog
The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed green lockdown in different areas if Lahore to fight air pollution and smog. The green lockdown will be enforced in different areas of Lahore, including Davis Road, Kashmir Road, Abbott Road, and Shimla Pahari, and will remain in effect until November 4. What does
Pakistan, India need to work together to combat smog: CM Maryam
Chief Minister Pubjab (CM) Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday said that Pakistan and India need to work together to combat smog.
Air pollution index (AQI) of major cities of Pakistan
Note: The AQI (Air Quality Index) levels are updated every hour. The smog season has begun in Pakistan and the air quality greatly affects the cities of Punjab, especially Lahore and Rawalpindi. It is wise to be aware of the AQI standards in your city so that you do any
