Lahore, Pakistan

World’s Worst Air Pollution in Lahore Reaches New Record
Pakistan ’s smog situation has gone from bad to worse as air pollution rose to a record in Lahore. Sensors tracked by the Swiss monitor IQAir recorded an air quality index of 1,300 in the country’s second-largest city at 5 p.m. local time, the highest this year and well beyond a level of 50 that is deemed safe.
Pakistan battles worst air pollution crisis as Lahore hits record AQI of 1,600, becomes most polluted city
The crisis has prompted a flurry of responses from local authorities, as the country grapples with its most severe air pollution event in years. According to several Pakistani media reports the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority had declared smog a “calamity” and instituted emergency measures.
Air Pollution in Pakistan: Health Emergency declared in two cities
In response to severe air pollution in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, authorities have declared a health emergency in the cities of Lahore and Multan.
Air quality crisis: Lahore tops global pollution charts
The air quality index is alarmingly high in Pakistan and India. This week, smog has drastically reduced visibility, obscuring views of landmarks like the Taj Mahal in Agra. As a result, many flights have been delayed.
Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures
The smog crisis in Lahore, similar to the situation in India's capital Delhi, tends to worsen during cooler months due to temperature inversion trapping pollution closer to the ground. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter. Sign up here.
Lahore becomes world's most polluted city as AQI hits 1900
Lahore, Pakistan, has become the most polluted city in the world with its AQI soaring to 1900.
At 1600 AQI, Lahore becomes world’s most polluted city as smog crisis deepens
Data from Swiss monitoring organisation IQAir showed that the CERP Office area in Lahore recorded a 'hazardous' AQI of 1587 on Friday morning. Additionally, three other areas, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Pakistan Engineering Services offices,
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Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore for days as surging pollution spurs authorities to curb activities and set up a panel to oversee preventive efforts.
Pakistan air pollution: This city hits 1600 AQI, becomes world’s most polluted
Lahore recorded the worst case of air pollution in the world, with the AQI nearing 1600 on Friday. Pakistan Air pollution: As several states in northern India continue to battle worsening air pollution,
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Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level
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Pakistan's Punjab govt declares smog 'health crisis', uses artificial rain to combat pollution
Punjab government declares smog a health crisis, uses artificial rain to combat hazardous levels in several cities.
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Haryana Govt asks DCs to decide on online classes till 5th
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Lahore Chokes: 15,000 Respiratory Cases Reported Overburdening Hospitals, NASA Shares Image Describing Pollution As ‘Sky-Soiling
Lahore’s residents are inhaling extreme poisonous air as Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an unprecedented 1,165.