Lahore’s air quality deteriorates as smog level reaches hazardous levels

LAHORE: The level of Lahore’s air pollution has been on the rise, with the average smog reading of the city hitting 475, categorising the air quality in the hazardous zone, although dry weather is forecast on Sunday.

The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 17 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is likely to touch 30 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said. Temperature 21 degrees Celsius. Winds at 2 km/h. Humidity 69 per cent.

Lahore meanwhile came second on the list of most polluted cities in Pakistan as the amount of air pollution continued to climb.

The city’s average pollution reading stood at 475. Allama Iqbal Town had an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 704 and Model Town an AQI of 481.

According to experts, significant levels of air pollution could pose serious health concerns to inhabitants.