Residents of Lahore, Punjab’s capital, continue to endure a severe public health crisis as the city’s air quality remains at an “extremely unhealthy” and hazardous level today. While the intensity of smog has reportedly decreased in some other districts of the province, Lahore remains choked by toxic air.
According to the global environmental monitoring website, Air Quality Index (AQI), the city recorded a Particulate Matter (PM) count of 358 on Tuesday. According to the AQI scale, any reading above 301 is classified as “Hazardous.”
The situation in other major cities across Punjab is also alarming. Faisalabad registered a PM level of 246, and Multan recorded 219, both falling into the “Very Unhealthy” category. Gujranwala’s air was also “Unhealthy” at 195.
In light of these dangerous conditions, medical experts have strongly advised citizens, particularly children and the elderly, to take strict precautions. The public is urged to wear masks when outdoors and to avoid unnecessary exposure by staying inside as much as possible.
