Lahore has officially surpassed Delhi to become the world’s most polluted city, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching an alarming average of 404 a level considered hazardous to health. Some areas, including Rytgan Road, reported extreme AQI readings as high as 680, prompting widespread concern across Punjab.
Experts attribute the severe smog crisis to vehicle emissions, industrial waste, crop burning, and cross-border haze. Major cities like Faisalabad and Karachi are also recording dangerously high pollution levels, further worsening air quality across the region.
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Authorities have issued health advisories urging citizens to wear protective masks, limit outdoor exposure, and keep windows closed to reduce the risk of respiratory illness. Environmentalists warn that without immediate and coordinated action including stricter emission controls and sustainable urban planning the situation could deteriorate further.
With dry weather conditions expected to continue, officials stress the urgent need for comprehensive policies to curb pollution and safeguard public health across Punjab and beyond.
