Lahore was ranked the world’s most polluted city for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 294, according to an international air quality monitoring website.

Air pollution levels remained high across several parts of the city, with Kahna Nau recording an AQI of 352 and Allama Iqbal Town 342.

The index stood at 334 on Burki Road, 322 near Bedian Road, 281 in Model Town and Muslim Town, 273 in Defence and 200 in Askari 10.

The Meteorological Department warned that Lahore’s AQI could rise further in the coming days as dry weather is expected to persist, with no rainfall forecast.

Meanwhile, the city experienced a chilly morning and recorded a morning temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, with the mercury expected to reach a maximum of 31°C.

Winds were blowing at 2 kilometres per hour, while humidity stood at 76 per cent.

Cloudy and sunny conditions are expected to alternate throughout the day.