Health Emergency as Air Pollution Worsens in Cities in India and Pakistan

According to the Times of India website on October 23, 2024, Lahore in Pakistan and Delhi in India have emerged as the cities most affected by air pollution. Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 232 and Delhi’s AQI was 204, both categorized as “very unhealthy.” Prolonged exposure to high AQI values can lead to serious health problems, including respiratory infections, heart disease, and diminished lung function.。