Lahore's average AQI recorded at 187

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Feb, 2026) The city recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 187, categorizing the air quality as unhealthy and posing potential health risks for the general public, particularly vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, and individuals suffering from respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses.

Experts caution that continued exposure to polluted air at these levels may cause breathing discomfort, throat and eye irritation, and aggravation of existing health conditions.

According to monitoring data, the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was measured at 21.4 times higher than the annual guideline value recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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