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Air pollution reached its highest level in five years in Lahore in mid-November before making it’s way back towards ...
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Severe Smog Crisis Engulfs Lahore and DelhiLahore’s air pollution peaked mid-November with AQI hitting 1,110, prompting health emergencies and school closures.
Key FactsNov 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Lahore experienced an unprecedented smog event in November 2024, with PM2.5 levels reaching 632 micrograms per cubic meter.
- Punjab authorities declared a health emergency, closed schools, and halted construction to reduce pollution exposure.
- A shift in wind patterns carried hazardous smog from Lahore to Delhi, worsening air quality there by mid-November.
- Crop stubble burning and a lack of autumn rainfall significantly intensified the region’s pollution crisis.
Children are more likely to be affected by smog, experiencing higher rates of related illnesses and hospitalisations compared to adults.— Dr. Waheed Imran, Additional Medical Superintendent, Jinnah Hospital Lahore
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