Overview
- IQAir readings this morning put Faisalabad at an AQI of 554, with Gujranwala at 546, Multan at 478, and Lahore at 471, all indicating hazardous conditions.
- Localized sensors in Lahore showed extreme spikes, including 980 at the Forest Department Office on Ravi Road, 790 at G3 Engineering Council, and 759 in DHA Phase 8.
- Provincial figures reported additional hotspots, with 500 at Burki Road and Egerton Road, 394 at Wagah Border, and 384 at Safari Park.
- Officials report over 10,000 notices issued and more than 190 factories and brick kilns inspected and sealed, with only zigzag-technology kilns allowed and around 1,200 teams conducting checks.
- Forecasts note east-to-west winds carrying polluted air from India and warn AQI will stay elevated today, with health advisories urging vulnerable people to limit outdoor exposure and expect only slight midday relief.