Lahore Ranked Among Most Polluted Cities Globally

In recent days, Lahore has been consistently ranked as one of the most polluted cities in the world. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) levels have soared to hazardous levels, surpassing a staggering 700 AQI earlier this week. Local authorities report that the current pollution levels are unprecedented for the city, marking one of the most severe smog crises in its history.

By Wednesday, the AQI index dipped to around 200, but officials warn that it could rise again as pollution-inducing factors persist in the atmosphere. Authorities have attributed a significant portion of Lahore’s smog to external factors, especially the air pollution drifting from India’s Punjab region.

Green Lockdown Initiative to Combat Air Pollution

In response to the crisis, the Punjab provincial government has announced a “Green Lockdown” in at least ten of Lahore’s most affected areas. According to an official notification, this........

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