Lahore’s Air Quality Remains Unhealthy

News Desk

Lahore: Lahore’s air quality continues to be a concern as the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 159 on Sunday, classified as unhealthy. The PM2.5 concentration was reported to be 13.4 times higher than the World Health Organization’s annual guideline for safe PM2.5 levels.

Several areas in the city recorded dangerously high AQI levels, including Burki Road (AQI 295), Bedian Road (AQI 260), Askari 10 (AQI 254), and the US Consulate (AQI 206).

Other areas with poor air quality included Phase VIII-DHA (AQI 193), University of Management and Technology (AQI 181), Adda Plot, and Raiwind Road (AQI 174).

These levels of air pollution pose serious health risks, particularly for children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions. Authorities have urged the public to take precautions to minimize exposure to the harmful effects of the poor air quality.