Lahore:
Lahore, the capital of Punjab, has seen an alarming rise in air pollution and is one of the most polluted cities in the world with an average air quality index of 443 recorded today. Medical experts say that citizens of Lahore should follow Corona SOPs. Air pollution increases throat, eye and respiratory diseases.
According to the details, the air quality index of Lahore, the capital of Punjab, has risen to dangerous levels, due to which Lahore has been declared as the first most polluted city in the world. 443, today Lahore is the most affected township with an air quality index of 524.
Similarly, Defense 520 has an air quality index of 519 which is around Punjab University. Medical experts say that citizens of Lahore should follow Corona SOPs. Air pollution increases throat, eye and respiratory diseases.
Experts advise respiratory patients to use caution and use masks and glasses. Earlier this month, the Punjab Health Department had warned citizens about the rising levels of smog in Lahore and warned that Irritation, sore throat and respiratory complaints may occur. Health Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch said that the smog situation in Lahore has exceeded the safe limit, hospitals have been instructed to activate smog counters immediately.
