LAHORE – The air quality of the country’s second-largest city Lahore rankedworst in the world with a warning of the threat to public health if unsafeair quality levels persist.
On Thursday, the city of gardens witnessed the worst air quality in theworld when the AQI soared to 433.
In some areas of the metropolis, the index reading reached up to 433,putting local authorities to shame for its claims of better air quality.
The air quality in the Indian city of New Delhi was second worst comparedto other cities while Pakistan’s largest city Karachi remained third forthe worst air quality.
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People who suffer from respiratory disorders must take special precautionsto keep themselves safe as the air quality index in Lahore and itsadjoining areas is too high which is considered a health hazard.
Air Quality Index between 0-50 is considered good which poses little or nohealth risk, below 100 is said to be ‘moderate’. AQI above 100 is termedunhealthy in which the general public and sensitive people, in particular,are at risk of experiencing irritation and pulmonary issues.
