Lahore Tops Global Pollution Rankings Again
Unfortunately, Lahore, a city known for its rich history and cultural heritage, has consistently grappled with severe air pollution issues. This has led to the town frequently topping global pollution rankings.
Lahore has once again claimed the title of the most polluted city in the world. On October 29, 2024, Lahore's air quality index (AQI) reached a shocking 684. It was way above the "hazardous" level of 300, according to real-time data from IQAir. Global pollution rankings add some other prominent cities like Delhi, Karachi, Mumbai, etc as well. The situation is alarming, urging us to take immediate action to mitigate the situation.
Just hours earlier, Faisalabad had briefly held the top position for pollution, but improvements in its air quality allowed Lahore to reclaim its s...