average AQI of city drops to around 60

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Mar, 2026) The average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city dropped further to around 60, placing it in the moderate category and indicating an improvement in overall air quality compared to previous days. Despite the improvement, the concentration of PM2.5 — fine particulate matter considered harmful to human health — was still recorded at 3.

5 times higher than the annual guideline value set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Experts say that although the moderate AQI level suggests relatively better air conditions, sensitive groups such as children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart diseases may still experience mild health effects if exposure to polluted air continues for prolonged periods. They advised the public to remain cautious and limit outdoor activities during periods when pollution levels rise.