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Lahore most polluted city in the world, as per US Air Quality Index

Lahore is on top of the list of the most polluted cities in the world, according to air pollution data released by the US Air Quality Index.The air quality in the city of Pakistan was recorded at over 600 on Wednesday.Karachi stood at the fifth position on the list.A level of 681 was recorded in Gulberg, 626 was recorded in Raiwind, 541 in Anarkali Market and 532 in Model Town, SAMAA TV reported.Meanwhile, smog in Pakistan's Punjab province has also caused concerns among the authorities.

Air pollution severe in Delhi, leads to call public health emergency

A layer of smog covered Delhi-NCR and partially blotted out sun on Chhath Puja as the air quality slipped back to severe with unfavourable meteorological conditions aiding accumulation of pollutants

Cases of sore throat, breathing issues up due to poor air quality: Doctors

Delhi recorded "severe" on the air quality index (AQI) for three days on the trot till Sunday due to emissions accumulating from fireworks on Diwali and stubble burning

Agra's AQI stands at 500 plus despite major efforts to check pollution

The overall situation in the 10,400 sq km eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone remains alarming as the Taj city is grappling with 500 plus AQI

Delhi air quality 'very poor'; authorities to hold emergency meeting today

The overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was at '372', in the 'very poor' category at 8 am, according to SAFAR

91% Delhi citizens blame authorities for air pollution: LocalCircles survey

4 out of 5 families suffering pollution related ailments, says a survey by LocalCircles

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category with overall AQI of 432

The air quality in various parts of Delhi continues to remain in the 'severe category' with an overall air quality index (AQI) of 432.

LIVE updates: BJP to contest all 117 Punjab seats, says state party chief

Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the "bold decision" of lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Delhi air quality continues to remain in 'severe' category with AQI of 436

As per SAFAR's analysis at 6:15 am today, Delhi's overall air quality was found to be in 'severe' category with the AQI standing at 436.

Agra sees 'very poor' AQI, more people with respiratory trouble post Diwali

The city witnessed an increase in the number of people suffering from respiratory issues after Diwali

Delhi air still 'severe' 2 days after Diwali, wind speed may ease pollution

Delhi's AQI improved slightly on Saturday due to higher wind speed, which is expected to flush out pollutants further over the next two days

'Delhi air quality deteriorated amid farm fires, bursting of firecrackers'

Impact of 3,500 farm fires around Delhi visible in national capital today, says Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Stubble burning share in Delhi's pollution rises to season's highest of 36%

Stubble burning accounted for 36 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution on Friday, the highest this season so far, according to government air quality forecast agency SAFAR

Party's over: Diwali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air

The Air Quality Index surged to 451 on a scale of 500 - the maximum recorded this year - indicating 'severe' conditions that affect healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases

Delhi-NCR's AQI severe after Diwali, farm fires may worsen the situation

Residents in many parts of Delhi-NCR woke up with an itchy throat and watery eyes as a thick layer of acrid smog engulfed the region on Friday

Delhi-NCR air quality worsens post-Diwali, enters 'severe' in various parts

The air quality in various parts of Delhi-NCR deteriorated as it entered the 'severe' category on Friday morning after Diwali.

Delhi's air quality falls to 'very poor' after nation celebrates Diwali

Delhi's air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Friday morning with AQI at 386

Diwali: Delhi's air quality on brink of turning 'severe' by midnight

The share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution rose to 25 per cent on Diwali, the highest this season so far

Delhi air quality index continues to be 'very poor' ahead of Diwali

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday continued to be under the 'very poor' category with several locations crossing the 300 mark just ahead of Diwali.

More stringent air quality norms needed, say experts after WHO guidelines

Experts Wednesday stressed on the need to focus on revising India's air quality standards to make them more stringent as the WHO released new guidelines