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Lahore ranks second most polluted city in the world

Lahore ranks second most polluted city in the world
December 18, 2021 Web Desk

LAHORE (92 News) – Lahore has ranked the second most polluted city in the list of most polluted cities in the world with 254 air quality index.

Due to increasing smog in the city respiratory diseases are increasing. Smoke emitting vehicles and kilns continuously spread pollution. Situation across province is deteriorating on daily basis.

According to Environment Protection Department, in the area of National Hockey Stadium is the most polluted area of the city with 294 and 274 air quality index in Manawan, Batapur was recorded.

Meanwhile, 117 in Faisalabad, 88 in Rawalpindi and 145 in Rahimyar Khan air quality index was recorded.

Health experts say that citizens shall adopt precautionary measurements to save themselves from smog.