LAHORE: The weather in Lahore turned pleasant following light rain in various parts of the city,bringing a noticeable improvement in air quality and a decline in pollution levels.
The city moved to 15th position among the world’s most polluted cities, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 111, following the drizzle and cool breezes.
According to available data, the AQI was recorded at 253 in DHA Phase 5, 217 on Bedian Road, 180 in Allama Iqbal Town, 138 in Askari 10 and 122 in Model Town.
The Meteorological Department forecast partly cloudy weather with intermittent sunshine and cloud cover expected throughout the day.
The current temperature was recorded at 22 degrees Celsius while the maximum and minimum temperatures were expected to remain at 29 and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Winds were blowing at a speed of 8 kilometers per hour while humidity stood at 66 per cent,contributing to the improvement in the city’s air quality.