Lahore air slightly better but remains hazardous
LAHORE: The Lahore air quality improved slightly on Friday, but its Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to remain in the ‘hazardous’ category. According to the Global website on pollution, Air Quality Index (IQAir), the AQI of Lahore was recorded at 682 at 9am slightly better than Thursday’s average AQI recorded
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
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
New Delhi wants artificial rain to fight smog
India’s New Delhi is longing to use artificial rain to fight smog this year. “I appeal to the federal environment minister…now in Delhi and north India, the pollution has reached the border of 400,” Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. “The next 10 days are quite crucial…help us get permission for artificial
Punjab govt declares smog as ‘calamity’
The Punjab government has officially declared smog as a calamity under the Section 3 of the Punjab National Calamities Act of 1958.
Punjab considers three weekly holidays for schools
Local officials have announced that Lahore is contemplating a three-day closure of schools as the city faces worsening air quality. With smog levels reaching alarming heights, schools may shut down on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to safeguard student health. A definitive decision will be made after environmental authorities conduct a
Can artificial rain help reduce smog in Lahore?
The winter season is almost here in Pakistan and so is the smog in Lahore.
We have a zero-tolerance policy on smog: Marriyum Aurangzeb
Marium Aurangzeb, spoke about the smog problem and the government's zero-tolerance policy.She also sharing actions and precautions to reduce it during her press conference on Friday.
Lahore once again world’s most polluted city, Karachi on third spot
A global pollution index on Monday listed two Pakistani cities among the top most polluted cities in the world.
Lahore tops list of most polluted cities in the world ahead of smog season
Lahore ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching hazardous levels on Wednesday, alarming citizens about the impending smog season.
