Lahore air pollution index tops global rankings today

The city recorded an Air Quality Index reading of 458, placing it ahead of New Delhi and Kolkata as severe smog persists across Punjab.

Lahore ranked first globally on the IQAir index with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 458.

Multan recorded an extreme AQI level of 719, while Kasur reached 462.

Specific areas in Lahore, including Kahna Nau and CERP Office, saw readings exceed 600.

New Delhi and Kolkata ranked second and third globally with AQI levels of 244 and 235.

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