AQI, air pollution

This Is World's Most Polluted City With 1600 AQI, Bans Weddings For Next 3 Months
An AQI reading of 1600 is considered extremely hazardous, posing a risk to everyone, even those in good health, and significantly increasing the risk of respiratory issues.
Pakistan air pollution: This city hits 1600 AQI, becomes world’s most polluted
The average AQI of Lahore stood at 1300 on Thursday, making it the world's most polluted city for most of November 2024. Despite several measures by the government to curb air pollution, the city's AQI is gradually increasing every day.
Delhi AQI 'Severe' For Third Consecutive Day, Second Most Polluted City In The World
Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining in the “severe” category for the third consecutive day. The AQI stands at 498, making Delhi the world’s second most polluted city, behind Lahore, Pakistan, which recorded an AQI of 770 at 7 am, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality monitoring company.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
Delhi's pollution turns 'severe' as temperatures, wind speeds drop
Air pollution in India's national capital increased to 'severe' on an official index on Wednesday for the first time this season as temperatures and wind speeds dropped, reducing visibility and affecting some flights.
Delhi Pollution News: Delhi Surpasses Lahore, Becomes World’s Most Polluted City As AQI Reaches 418
On Wednesday, the national capital's air quality took a serious turn for the worse, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketing to a staggering 418. This alarming number puts the capital squarely in the 'severe' category,
Delhi air quality remains 'severe', thick smog engulfs city, reduces visibility
The Air Quality Index worsened from 429 on Wednesday morning to 432 on Thursday morning. Several areas in the capital region recorded an AQI of over 450.
Delhi overtakes Lahore to become world's most polluted city
Delhi surpassed Lahore as the world's most polluted city, with its air quality index reaching a 'severe' 418. The smog, a mix of fog and smoke, reduced visibility, causing flight diversions. Low wind speed,
Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000
Delhi overtook Pakistan ’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, with an air quality index (AQI) score of more than 1,000, which is considered “hazardous”, but India ’s pollution authority said the AQI was around 350.
Pakistan battles worst air pollution crisis as Lahore hits record AQI of 1,600, becomes most polluted city
The crisis has prompted a flurry of responses from local authorities, as the country grapples with its most severe air ...
1600 AQI…world’s most polluted is not New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Mumbai, Dubai, Beijing… the name will surprise you
Dense and hazardous smog has engulfed cities across Punjab, Pakistan, with Lahore and Multan bearing the brunt of the crisis.
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Lahore Chokes: 15,000 Respiratory Cases Reported Overburdening Hospitals, NASA Shares Image Describing Pollution As ‘Sky-Soiling
Lahore’s residents are inhaling extreme poisonous air as Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an unprecedented 1,165.
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Lahore again becomes world’s polluted city
LAHORE: The capital city has been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of ...
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Dense smog propels Lahore to register worst AQI in world
A day after slipping to second place, Lahore once again topped the global pollution chart reporting worst Air Quality Index ...
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Pak: Punjab faces health crisis as Lahore and Multan struggle with toxic smog
The Punjab government declared a health emergency in Lahore and Multan as the ongoing smog crisis severely impacts the health and well-being of millions in the region, The News International reported.
Lahore’s toxic smog is now visible from space, one area reports 720 AQI
Lahore, which has been reeling under severe pollution is now seeing thick and toxic smog clouds which are now visible through ...
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Lahore’s air toxic rises as AQI hits 1,000 sparking health alarms
Lahore residents continue to struggle with "hazardous" air quality as the city’s air quality index (AQI) once again exceeded ...
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Pakistan: Entry to parks, playgrounds banned as Lahore AQI crosses 1000 again
The order, issued by the provincial government's Environmental Protection Agency, comes a day after Lahore's air quality ...
Lahore’s air quality worsens, surpasses Delhi, NASA photos reveal smog as respiratory cases soar to 15,000
Lahore’s smog crisis worsened as air quality surpassed Delhi’s, with an AQI of 1136 and NASA satellite photos capturing dense ...