LAHORE:Smog has begun to intensify in the city, with Lahore now ranking third in Pakistan in terms of air pollution.
According to the Meteorological Department, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city was recorded at 298, while pollution levels in various areas reached extremely high figures.
Data indicates that an AQI of 971 was recorded in the vicinity of GC University, while it reached 668 in Samanabad. On Syed Maratib Ali Road, the AQI was recorded at 418, and in Gulberg, it reached 432.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department forecasts that today’s temperatures in Lahore will range from a minimum of 17°C to a maximum of 31°C. The current temperature in the city has been recorded at 22°C.
According to the Meteorological Department, wind speed is 2 km/h, with a humidity level of 63%. Due to the low wind speed, there is a risk of further spread of air pollution and an increase in the intensity of the smog.