The air quality of Lahore remained severely toxic despite three holidays over the weekend, and the 'City of Gardens' was declared the second most polluted city in the world on Tuesday.
Owing to the prevalence of thick clouds of smog, the AQI of Lahore was recorded at 288 on Tuesday morning, exceeding the World Health Organisation's guidelines on air quality by 48 times.
In the Garden Town area of Lahore and its surroundings, the air quality index was recorded at 572, 462 in Gulberg and its adjacent areas, 454 in Defence and surroundings, 368 in Garhi Shahu and nearby areas, and 362 on The Mall Road and the surrounding areas.
The international monitors say the normal air quality index is 50 or less.
The Indian capital of New Delhi topped the list of the most polluted cities in the world.
The toxic air has caused severe breathing problems and other related infections among citizens, which was why they have been advised by doctors to wear masks when they step outside their houses.
