LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain in Lahore starting from today (November 3), bringing possible relief from the city’s severe air pollution.
The expected rains will help reduce smog levels that have kept Lahore at the top of the global air pollution rankings for several consecutive days.
The city’s air quality remained dangerously polluted on Monday, with Lahore once again among the world’s most polluted cities according to the latest air quality readings.
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore was recorded at 471, which is extremely hazardous to human health. Several areas reported even higher readings, highlighting the severity of the smog situation.
The Civil Secretariat recorded a hazardous AQI of 804, followed by CCRP Office at 758, Sanda Road at 745, and Gulberg G-3 at 603. Pollution levels were also critical in other areas — DHA Phase 8 recorded 596, Ravi Road 591, and Shad 5858.
Environmental experts have urged residents to take precautions, limit outdoor activities, and wear protective masks to minimize exposure.
Authorities are now under pressure to determine how the worsening smog situation could affect educational activities and what strategies will be implemented to prevent a pollution crisis in the coming days.
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