Smog returns, Lahore again tops most polluted cities

Lahore: Smog has targeted Lahore and the city is at the top of the most polluted cities in the world.

The air pollution rate in the garden city reached 593, while the Indian city of Delhi is second with an Air Quality Index (AQ)I of 372, and Karachi is third with an air quality index of 214.

AQI of 876 was recorded in Lahore Cantt, 840 in Shimla Pahari, and 682 in DHA.

It is pertinent to note that educational institutions were open yesterday due to a decrease in smog, while the working hours of business activities were also relaxed.