Lahore ranks second most polluted city in world

Lahore: In terms of pollution, Lahore remains at the second place in the world, the average rate of smog in the city is recorded at 208.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the American Consulate in the provincial capital area is 322, the AQI of Syed Muratab Ali Road is 213 and Johar Town is 277.

According to the Department of Meteorology, the minimum temperature of Lahore today is expected to reach 18 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature is 32 degrees Celsius. Wind speed has been recorded at 8 km per hour and humidity has reached 68 percent.

On the other hand, Green Lockdown has been imposed in Lahore due to increasing air pollution. Davies Road, Egerton Road, Durand Road and Kashmir Road from Shimla Hill to Gulshan Cinema and Abbott Road are included in the hotspot area. Chingchi Rickshaw is strictly prohibited in these areas.

There will be no construction work in the mentioned areas, however, it is strictly prohibited to take commercial generators to these areas, barbeque is also banned in the open area after 8:00pm.