Times of Islamabad

Smog density level in Lahore hits as high as 468 AQI

Smog density level in Lahore hits as high as 468 AQI

LAHORE – Improvement in the smog density was observed on Saturday in theprovincial capital whereas Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded as 168.In some areas, the smog density level was recorded high like in SundarIndustrial Estate where AQI was 468 and at border area it was 339 AQI.Due to smog in the city, several health issues were being observed. Thecitizens were catching flu and eye infection and asthmatic patients arefacing problems in breathing.Doctors have warned citizens against going out unnecessarily and urged themto stay homes.On the other hand, smog was not only affecting humans but also animals.Lahore Zoo authorities informed the media that special medicines forincreasing immunity were being given to animals.