Lahore becomes world’s most polluted city again

LAHORE: The Lahore becomes the most polluted city of the world again with  4440 air quality index (AQI) reading on Thursday.

Due to the polluted winds from India, Lahore has once again come to the first place in the list of the most polluted cities in the world.

Lahore’s air quality index was recorded at 440 and the Indian capital New Delhi came second with an air pollution index of 334.

Sukkur was the most polluted city in the country with 565 air particulate meters and Sheikhupura was the third most polluted city in the country with 483.

On the other hand, the smog standard operating procedures (SOPs) have also been relaxed by the Punjab government.

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As per a notification issued by DG Environment Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, construction activities have been allowed to resume in Lahore and three other districts. Brick kilns using zigzag technology can now operate, and both public and private offices are permitted to function at full staff capacity.

The revised regulations apply to Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, and Faisalabad. Heavy traffic will be permitted in these districts from Monday to Thursday but will remain restricted from Friday to Sunday.