Lahore ranks as world’s most polluted city as AQI reaches 199

Lahore is the most polluted city in the world with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 199.

Air quality assessments in numerous locations of the city showed far higher levels of pollution. An AQI of 300 was recorded at the CERP Office in Gulberg, 244 in Kahna Nau, and 224 at Burki Road. Model Town reported an AQI of 220 while DHA Phase 6 recorded a value of 201.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a likelihood of rain in Lahore today and tomorrow, enhancing the prospect of change in the weather conditions across the city.

The minimum temperature is likely to be about 22 degrees Celsius and the maximum may touch 31 degrees Celsius. Today’s temperature was 25 degrees Celsius.

According to weather data, the wind speed in the city was recorded at five kilometres per hour.

Residents are asked to be aware of the local air quality conditions, especially in places where pollution levels are high.