Why is Pakistan blaming India for rising air pollution in the country as Lahore’s AQI hit 1900
Lahore, Pakistan, experienced record-breaking air pollution on November 2, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1,900, six times higher than the World Health Organization’s limit. The Pakistani government attributed the surge to winds carrying pollution from India and seasonal crop residue burning. School closures, construction halts, and vehicle restrictions were implemented to combat the hazardous smog.