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Published: December 3, 2025, 4:15 PM

Lahore smothered by toxic winter haze as stagnant air traps dangerous pollution

▫️Lower temperatures, dense fog and near-still winds push the city’s AQI into hazardous levels for several hours
▫️Punjab intensifies AI monitoring, drone surveillance and industrial inspections as health risks rise

Lahore Re-News Pakistan
Lower temperatures, an unusually stagnant atmosphere and thick, visibility reducing fog combined over Lahore on Wednesday to create a meteorological pattern that trapped suspended pollutants close to the ground. With virtually no wind to disperse the smog, concentrations of fine particles escalated rapidly, driving the city’s Air Quality Index into dangerously high thresholds within a short span of time.

According to technical assessments by the Environment Department, Lahore’s AQI is expected to remain between 340 and 450 from midnight until 1pm, a range that global air quality standards classify as highly hazardous. Experts note that the prevailing pressure conditions and minimal early morning airflow continue to support the accumulation of toxic particulates.

A modest improvement is anticipated later in the afternoon, when wind speeds are forecast to increase to 7 to 9 kilometres per hour, allowing some dispersion of the pollution. From 2pm to 5pm, AQI readings are expected to fall to 200 to 275, which specialists describe as the day’s “relatively safer” window for outdoor exposure.

Acting on directives issued by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, authorities have sharply escalated anti smog operations across the city. AI powered monitoring, drone surveillance and continuous industrial inspections have been deployed to detect violations with greater speed and accuracy.

Joint teams from the Safe City Authority and the Environment Department have intensified their crackdown on substandard fuel, smoke emitting vehicles and the burning of solid waste. Dozens of daily fines, field inspections and on the spot enforcement measures have been reported. Officials emphasise that while advanced technology has accelerated progress, public participation remains crucial for any meaningful improvement.

The administration has reaffirmed its zero tolerance policy on the burning of rubbish, tyres and all forms of illegal industrial emissions, warning that strict legal action will be taken against offenders.
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