LAHORE: Lahore is expected to experience dry weather today, November 1, while the city’s air quality has been classified as extremely hazardous due to rising levels of air pollution.
According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures in the city are expected to range between a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 30°C. The current temperature was recorded at 21°C, with wind speed at 2 kilometres per hour and relative humidity at 69 percent.
Meanwhile, air pollution levels have continued to rise, pushing Lahore to the second position among Pakistan’s most polluted cities. The city’s average smog level was recorded at 475.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 704 in Allama Iqbal Town, while Model Town recorded an AQI of 481.
Environmental experts have warned that pollution at these levels poses a serious threat to public health and could increase the risk of respiratory and other health problems among residents.