PAKISTAN AIR POLLUTION

Lahore leads the rankings as the world's worst air quality city

epa11709528 Pakistani municipal corporation workers spray water on roads to control the smog situation, in Lahore, Pakistan, 08 November 2024. The government of Punjab province, in eastern Pakistan, ordered the closure of all schools from primary to secondary grade in its capital, Lahore, until 17 November due to the high levels of air pollution recorded in recent days, reaching up to 45 times above the level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). During this period, schools will conduct online classes, and 50 percent of staff in government and private offices will work remotely. The previous week, Lahore recorded the highest levels of air pollution among different cities across the world. EPA/A. HUSSAIN

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