Lahore tops global pollution rankings again as AQI reaches 230

Lahore again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Saturday as smog and dust returned to the provincial capital, with the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 230.

Air pollution levels were particularly high in several parts of the city, with Canal Road recording an AQI of 290, followed by Allama Iqbal Town at 272 and Gulberg at 269.

Lahore Cantonment recorded an AQI of 259, while levels stood at 256 along Burki Road, 233 in Model Town and 215 at Lower Mall.

Bedian Road recorded an AQI of 214, while readings were relatively lower in Defence at 197 and Askari 10 at 189.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department said Lahore experienced cold and dry weather during the morning.

The city’s temperature was recorded at 19 degrees Celsius, with the maximum expected to reach 28 degrees. Humidity stood at 77 per cent.

The department also forecast a possibility of light rain at isolated places across the city during the day.