Air Pollution in Lahore
DateRecurring
LocationLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
TypeEnvironmental issue
Air pollution outbreak in November 2021 recorded the highest AQI of 680 in Kot Lakhpat area of Lahore. Special squads have been formed to fight smog.

Air pollution in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan is a recurring issue.[1][2] Pakistan has blamed India for air pollution, however Pakistani citizens do not agree.[3]

November 2017

In November 2017 flights were cancelled because of air pollution.[4]

January 2019

In January 2019 a smog wave prompted measures to reduce air pollution going forward.[5]

April 2020

In April 2020 there was an outbreak of air pollution following the end of a COVID-19 lockdown in Pakistan.[2]

November 2021

An outbreak of smog in November 2021 has made it difficult for citizens to breathe and colds, flu are common. While according to the latest statistics, Lahore is in the top contenders in terms of air pollution.[6][7][8] The highest 680 AQI was recorded in Kot Lakhpat area of Lahore.[9]

5 special squads have been formed to fight smog, Metropolitan Corporation Lahore, Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), police, district administration and Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco)[10][11] Lahore jumped more than 10 places to become the city with the worst air in the world in 2021, according to an annual global survey by a Swiss maker of air purifiers.

November 2023

In November 2023, smog in Lahore hovered around the 400 AQI. The smog sickened tens of thousands of people. The Punjab provincial government ordered schools, offices, malls and parks in three cities, including Lahore, to be closed. Medical facilities, grocery stores and gas stations remained open. Authorities advised residents to wear masks if they must go outside.[12][13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Zahra-Malik, Mehreen (10 November 2017). "In Lahore, Pakistan, Smog Has Become a 'Fifth Season'". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Pakistan's Lahore sees peak pollution as coronavirus surges". AP NEWS. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. ↑ Abi-Habib, Maria; Masood, Salman (22 November 2019). "Pakistan Blames India for Its Air Pollution. Its Citizens Disagree". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "All you need to know about air pollution in New Delhi". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "As Lahore chokes on winter smog, Pakistan moves to cut air pollution". Reuters. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Lahore Air Quality Index (AQI) and Pakistan Air Pollution | AirVisual".
  7. ↑ "Pakistan: 'Find a solution,' say Lahore residents choking in smog". www.aljazeera.com.
  8. ↑ "Hazy Lahore declared most polluted city in the world". 2 November 2021.
  9. ↑ "Lahore world's most polluted city". 30 October 2021.
  10. ↑ "Smog squads". 18 November 2021.
  11. ↑ "Buzdar reviews anti-smog measures".
  12. ↑ "Toxic smog chokes Pakistan and shuts cities". BBC News. 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  13. ↑ Toxic heavy smog in eastern Pakistan makes tens of thousands sick


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