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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Type. Environmental issue. Air pollution outbreak in November 2021 recorded the highest AQI of 680 in Kot Lakhpat area of Lahore. Special squads have been formed to fight smog. Air pollution in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan is a recurring issue. [1][2] Pakistan has blamed India for air pollution, however Pakistani citizens ...
The megacities of Pakistan, such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, face the issue of noise pollution. The main source of this pollution is the traffic noise caused by buses, cars, trucks, rickshaws and water tankers. A study showed that on one of Karachi's main roads, the average noise level was around 90 dB and was capable of ...
Heavy pollution-fuelled smog forced authorities to close schools and markets this week in Pakistan's most populous province, including the eastern city of Lahore which has risen to one of the ...
Under certain wind conditions, 30% of pollution in the Indian capital New Delhi can come from Pakistan’s Punjab province, where Lahore is the capital. Air pollution and politics pose cross ...
River water pollution. In the transboundary Ravi River flowing from India to Pakistan, in urban areas of Lahore the pollution levels in the river discharge are reportedly very high, which is attributed to careless disposal of large amount of industrial and agricultural wastewater and faulty drainage systems in both countries. [15]
In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up for treatment this week, part of a surge of young patients caused by the air pollution ...
Drinking water supply and sanitation in Pakistan is characterized by some achievements and many challenges. [citation needed] In 2020, 68% Pakistanis, 72% Indians, 54% Bangladeshi had access to the basic sanitation facilities. [9] Despite high population growth the country has increased the share of the population with access to an improved ...
Pakistan's coastline, which stretches over 1,046 km, is facing severe pollution due to a combination of industrial, port, municipal, and transportation activities in the area. The coastline is being overwhelmed with water-borne pollution being discharged in the shipping process into the marine environment.