Lahore is grappling with dangerously high air pollution levels as its air quality index (AQI) spiked to an unprecedented 1,067, far exceeding WHO safety limits. Officials reported PM2.5 pollutant levels nearly 40 times above recommended thresholds, driven by low-grade diesel fumes, agricultu
A thin layer of smog engulfed parts of the national capital on Sunday, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to be in the 'very poor' category. Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.
After the Diwali celebrations, Himachal Pradesh has shown promising air quality results with Air Quality Index (AQI) in Shimla remains comfortably below 50.
Pakistan's Lahore witnessed a dangerously high air quality index (AQI) reading of 1,067 on Saturday morning, retaining the top city list for the hazardous air quality list in the world, ARY News reported.
A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital and the AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am on Saturday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday, flagged off the Anti-smog guns to tackle the rising Air pollution in the National capital. He stated that to control air pollution in Delhi, 200 anti-smog guns will be deployed throughout the city.
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.