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The air quality in Lahore, Pakistan, and New Delhi, India, has reached alarming levels, posing a serious threat to public health. In Lahore, the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an astounding 1165, while Delhi and its surrounding areas registered an AQI hovering around 350. These figures are far beyond the safe threshold of below 50, indicating a hazardous situation. This thick blanket of smog has prompted emergency responses in both countries, as authorities scramble to mitigate the immediate health risks to residents, particularly the most vulnerable populations.
Source: In pictures: Nasa satellite captures toxic smog blanket over Lahore and New Delhi
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