Lahore, Pakistan, Nov 2, 2024 (AFP) - Pollution level in Pakistan megacity hits new high, says official

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2024-11-02

Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city. For days, the city of 14 million people has been enveloped by smog, a mix of fog and pollutants caused by low-grade diesel fumes, smoke from seasonal agricultural burning and winter cooling. The air quality index, which measures a range of pollutants, spiked at 1,067 -- well above the level of 300 co......

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