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- Prefer DW on Google In the affected regions of Pakistan and India, air pollution remains a major challenge to the health of citizens.
- Air pollution becomes a serious problem in this region every year before the arrival of winter. Meanwhile, cold and heavy air traps smoke an.
- According to the Swiss organization IQ Air, the air pollution index was recorded at 447 in Lahore on Tuesday morning. This agency measures a.
Prefer DW on Google In the affected regions of Pakistan and India, air pollution remains a major challenge to the health of citizens.
Air pollution becomes a serious problem in this region every year before the arrival of winter. Meanwhile, cold and heavy air traps smoke and harmful particles from vehicles, construction sites and crop residue burning. As a result, pollution levels reach the highest levels worldwide and citizens face serious risks of respiratory and lung diseases.
According to the Swiss organization IQ Air, the air pollution index was recorded at 447 in Lahore on Tuesday morning. This agency measures air quality based on the amount of harmful substances in the air. Accordingly, an index of up to 50 indicates good air quality and little or no risk to health.
In Lahore, the amount of PM 2.5 particles was recorded 60 times higher than the annual limit recommended by the World Health Organization. These very fine particles are two and a half micrometers or less in diameter and can be inhaled into the lungs. They increase the risk of life-threatening diseases and heart problems.
According to the Pakistani authorities, the air pollution situation in Lahore has worsened due to the significant drop in temperature and slowing down of wind speed.
