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Karachi ranked as world’s most polluted city on Thursday

Karachi ranked as world’s most polluted city on Thursday

Hum News
Nov 30, 2023

Karachi pollution — Heavy smog conditions are pictured in Karachi on November 14, 2018. - Rains reduced lingering air pollution across the region on November 14, but smog levels remained around 383 AQI in Karachi -- significantly higher than the recommended WHO safe levels. (Photo by RIZWAN TABASSUM / AFP)

KARACHI: In recent rankings released by the global website Air Quality Index, Karachi has secured the top spot as the world’s most polluted city. The air quality in Pakistan’s largest city, the economic hub of Karachi, recorded a concerning 249 particulate meters.

On the other hand, there is a slight improvement in air quality observed in Lahore today compared to previous days.

Lahore now holds the fifth position in the list of the world’s most polluted cities. Notably, Lahore claimed the undesirable top spot in the list of the most polluted cities just yesterday.

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However, the air quality in Lahore remains unhealthy, with air pollution recorded at 192 particulate meters.

The Indian capital, Delhi, is currently ranked second in the list of the world’s most polluted cities, with an air pollution level recorded at 233 particulate meters.