Not Delhi but Pakistan's Lahore has become the world's most polluted city with an Air Quality Index of 1,900 on Sunday, which is its highest ever.

The Punjab authorities struggle to bring the smog levels down in Lahore as the city topped the global pollution charts on Sunday, with an even higher air quality index , indicating

Lahore: Air pollution levels in Lahore have soared to unprecedented heights, with the city's air quality reaching 40 times the World Health Organisation's (WHO) recommended safe limit, sparking public concern and health warnings.

Lahore, Pakistan, experienced record-breaking air pollution on November 2, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1,900, six times higher than the World Health Organization's limit. The Pakistani government attributed the surge to winds carrying pollution from India and seasonal crop residue burning.

Lahore's air quality has reached critical levels with an AQI of 1067, nearly 122 times above WHO guidelines. Defense Phase 8 records the highest AQI at 1853. Experts warn of severe health risks, advising citizens to limit outdoor exposure and use masks.

In light of the worsening pollution crisis, Lahore's administration has also taken a few emergency steps. Primary schools in several cities have been closed for a week, with parents advised to make their children wear masks.

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Pakistan’s second largest city with beyond ‘dangerous’ air pollution shuts schools for a week - Lahore braces for worsening air quality while officials blame neighbouring India