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Smog season begins: Lahore air hits 'very unhealthy' level as Punjab readings swing; how to protect your health
Lahore's air quality reached a 'very unhealthy' US AQI of 210 on Wednesday night on IQAir data, with one station near 300, while the Punjab EPA's own network showed lower but still elevated readings across the province. By 8am on Thursday the Punjab EPA's Lahore average stood at 100, though one area remained 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'. Advisories urge vulnerable people to limit time outdoors as the smog season sets in.