The air pollution situation in Lahore has once again become alarming; smog has started affecting visibility while citizens are facing breathing difficulties.
Due to air pollution, Lahore has come first in the list of most polluted cities in the world. According to the data provided, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 316, while the overall pollution rate was recorded at 268.
The level of air pollution was also high in different areas of the city. AQI was recorded at 398 in Gulberg II, while 316 in Iqbal Town and 300 in Paragon City.
Similarly, 299 was recorded on Bedian Road, 288 on Barki Road, 277 in Model Town, 270 in Chaman Park, 243 in DHA Phase Five and 197 in Askari Ten.
In view of the increase in air pollution, experts have advised citizens to avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily and to use protective masks when going out.
According to experts, children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems should avoid staying in polluted air for a long time.
On the other hand, according to the Meteorological Department, the current temperature in Lahore is 23 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to be 30 and the minimum is likely to be 17 degrees Celsius. No rain is expected in the city.
On the other hand, the weather is likely to remain dry in most areas of Balochistan; however, the severity of the cold has been predicted to persist in the morning and night hours in the northern districts.
According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature was recorded in Quetta at 6 degrees Celsius, while it was 4 in Kalat and Ziarat, 10 in Chaman and 12 in Zhob.
