Air pollution soars in Pakistan as Lahore battles smog; Multan's AQI remains over 1,900

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Air pollution soars in Pakistan as Lahore battles smog; Multan's AQI remains over 1,900

Sunday 10th November 2024, 2:28AM

Smog has choked Pakistan's Punjab province, pushing air pollution to hazardous levels. Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 760, while Multan hit a shocking 1,914, prompting emergency measures. The smog has caused accidents due to low visibility and forced closures of businesses and public spaces. Authorities blame cross-border pollution from India for exacerbating the crisis.

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