Thick Smog Continues to Engulf Punjab: Lahore Battles Toxic Air and Health Risks
Lahore and other major Punjab cities are grappling with hazardous air quality as thick smog continues. Discover the alarming AQI levels, urgent health warnings, and the extensive anti-smog operations underway to combat the crisis.
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Thick Smog Continues to Engulf Punjab: Lahore Battles Toxic Air and Health Risks
Dec 13, 2025
The once-vibrant 'City of Gardens,' Lahore, is once again shrouded in a suffocating haze, a stark indicator that the persistent smog crisis gripping Punjab remains far from resolved. Air quality across the provincial capital, and indeed several other major cities, has plummeted to alarming and hazardous levels, posing significant threats to public health and daily life.
Lahore and Punjab Choked by Hazardous Air Quality
Recent environmental data paints a grim picture of the region's air quality. Lahore's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) has soared to 275, firmly placing it in the 'hazardous' category. However, the situation is even more dire in specific localities. Neighborhoods like Ravi Road (302), Lower Mall (515), Iqbal Town (517), Sanda Road (497), FC College (466), and Saddar Cantt (437) have registered dangerously high readings.
The problem isn't confined to Lahore alone. Other major urban centers in Punjab are also struggling under the weight of severe pollution. Faisalabad reported an alarming AQI of 410, while Multan's air quality registered at 367, underscoring the widespread nature of this environmental and public health emergency. The thick smog continues to engulf Punjab as Lahore battles toxic air, making every breath a challenge.
Urgent Health Warnings Amidst Rising Pollution Levels
Environmental experts are issuing grave warnings, emphasizing that these consistently high pollution levels constitute a serious and immediate health threat to residents. They strongly advise citizens to adopt precautionary measures:
Punjab's Extensive Anti-Smog Operation in Full Swing
In response to this escalating crisis, a comprehensive anti-smog operation has been launched across Punjab. The Transport and Mass Transit Department is at the forefront of these efforts, working tirelessly to identify and penalize vehicles contributing to the pollution through excessive smoke emissions.
A departmental report covering November 1 to 8 in Lahore highlights the intensity of these operations:
The ongoing battle against smog in Punjab requires sustained effort from both authorities and citizens. While enforcement actions are crucial, collective awareness and adherence to environmental guidelines will be paramount in mitigating this grave challenge and ensuring a healthier future for the region.
