Lahore's air quality index has reached alarming levels, ranking among the most polluted cities

The Punjab government has made it mandatory to wear masks for a week across the province / file photo

The number of particle meters in Lahore hit a record 330 around 7 am, indicating that the city's air quality index has reached concerning levels.


The Air Quality Index (AQI) indicates that there is still a lot of haze in the air in central Punjab, which includes Lahore and Faisalabad.


Due to the high air quality index, Lahore has been declared as the most polluted city, where the number of particulate meters was recorded at 330 at 7 am today, Meanwhile, the contaminated air has made it harder for Lahoris to breathe.


The Punjab government has made it mandatory to wear masks for a week across the province.