Burki Road AQI hits 520 as Lahore leads pollution ranking

Burki Road led local readings at 520, with Gulberg at 457, as northwesterly winds of about 8 km/h moved across the city and doctors advised masks.

Lahore ranked as the world's most polluted city, with a citywide Air Quality Index (AQI) of 253.

Burki Road and nearby areas recorded the highest local reading at 520; Gulberg stood at 457.

Other hazardous readings included Government College University at 392, Samanabad at 363, and Defence at 332.

Northwesterly winds of about 8 km/h moved across Lahore as medical experts urged people to limit outdoor time and wear masks.

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