Lahore tops global pollution ranking

Lahore tops global pollution ranking

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: December 11 2023

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  • Recently the air quality index of big cities of the world was released.
  • Lahore of Pakistan is at the top position in this index.
  • That means Lahore is the most polluted city in the world.
  • Lahore's preliminary air quality index is 400, which is considered hazardous.
  • The ongoing pollution issue in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest metropolis, has affected the lives and health of millions of people.
  • There are 5 types of pollutants used to calculate AQI.
  • These pollutants are particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and ground level ozone.
  • An AQI grade of 150-200 is considered unhealthy.
  • 201-300 is more harmful.
  • 300 and above is seriously dangerous.
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