Lahore's Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels, Topping Global Pollution Ranking

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Published: 2026-11-02
Category: weather
Source: Dawn

Air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan, reached hazardous levels on November 2, 2026, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 530 and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations climbing to 343 micrograms per cubic meter. Several other cities in Punjab also recorded extremely high pollution levels, placing Lahore among the world's most polluted major cities.

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