{"id":518689,"date":"2025-12-08T08:28:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T03:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=518689"},"modified":"2025-12-08T08:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T03:28:27","slug":"lahore-ranks-third-in-terms-of-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/lahore-ranks-third-in-terms-of-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Lahore ranks third in terms of pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LAHORE<br \/>\nLahore had ranked third globally for air pollution, with the city\u2019s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 209.<br \/>\nAccording to sources from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pollution levels in several areas have surged beyond 700.<br \/>\nThe Civil Secretariat recorded an AQI of 761, while Barki Road hit 718. Other areas such as Gulberg II, Bedian Road, Askari Ten, and DHA Phase Five also showed concerning levels, with readings of 274, 230, 228, and 206, respectively.<br \/>\nExperts urged residents to take immediate precautionary measures to safeguard their health. They recommend minimizing outdoor activities, particularly during peak traffic hours when pollution levels are at their highest.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE Lahore had ranked third globally for air pollution, with the city\u2019s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 209. According to sources from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pollution levels in several areas have surged beyond 700. The Civil Secretariat recorded an AQI of 761, while Barki Road hit 718. 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