Lahore declared as the most polluted city in the world

Lahore declared as the most polluted city in the world

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Category : International Published on: November 20 2021

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  • Lahore has been named the world's most polluted city, edging out its traditional opponent, New Delhi.
  • Lahore's official Air Quality Index (AQI) was reported at 289 (averaged between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.), whereas foreign monitoring agencies reported a score of 397.
  • Lahore, a bustling megacity of over 11 million inhabitants in Punjab province near the Indian border, has routinely ranked among the world's most polluted cities.

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