Multan, Pakistan, experienced hazardous smog levels on Friday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 2,000. The Punjab government declared a high alert, closing parks and museums. Authorities implemented measures to combat pollution, including traffic restrictions and a crackdown on industrial emissions.

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Pakistan: Forced 'lockdowns' in certain cities due to extreme pollution. AQI tops 2000 in Multan

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The smog situation continues to worsen in Pakistan's Punjab. On Friday morning, the city of Multan turned apocalyptic as the city crossed the 2000 mark on Air Quality Index reading, as per Dawn.The state government of Pakistan's Punjab is on high alert and is implementing various measures to bring d

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Smog in Pakistan continues to hamper their day-to-day life, especially in their Punjab province. Sporting activities are also affected due to it, as the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches — the Indian equivalent of Ranji Trophy — have been moved out of Punjab, where in some cities, the AQI has gone beyond 2000. That means, the Group C fourth round matches have been moved to three different locations — Haripur, Swabi, and Mirpur. As per a report in Cric…

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Pakistan's Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches moved after Multan records AQI of 2135 - Inside Sport India

Multan has recently faced extreme air pollution, with Air Quality Index (AQI) readings hitting alarming levels of 2,316, 1,635, and 1,527. This severe smog has also affected nearby districts like Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, and Khanewal, making road visibility poor and causing health risks. In response to this crisis, Nishtar Hospital has set up special counters to help residents deal with smog-related health issues. Multan’s Deputy Commissioner h…

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Multan Tops Pakistan's Air Pollution with Hazardous AQI of 2135

The city of Multan turned apocalyptic as the city crossed the 2000 mark on Air Quality Index reading on Friday morning The smog situation continues to worsen in Pakistan’s Punjab. On Friday morning, the city of Multan turned apocalyptic as the city crossed the 2000 mark on Air Quality Index reading, as per Dawn. The state government of Pakistan’s Punjab is on high alert and is implementing various measures to bring down the pollution levels. The…

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Extreme Pollution Forces Lockdowns In Pakistan’s Cities

Multan, Pakistan – The air quality crisis in Pakistan’s Punjab province has escalated, with Multan recording an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 2,553 on Friday morning. This unprecedented level forced officials to close parks, schools, and public spaces, implementing a “smart lockdown” and early closure of shops at 8 p.m. The concentration of toxic particulate matter (PM2.5) in Multan has reached 947 micrograms per cubic meter—189.4 times ab…

Pakistan: Forced 'lockdowns' in certain cities due to extreme pollution. AQI tops 2000 in Multan

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