Lahore's current Air Quality Index (AQI) is
143 (Moderate),
based on real-time data from 10 government-certified monitoring stations across the city, operated by the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency, Pakistan's official air quality authority.
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Sensitive groups: No precautions needed. Children, the elderly, and those with asthma or heart conditions can enjoy normal outdoor activity without added risk.
SatisfactoryAQI 51-100+
Air quality is acceptable, though there may be a minor risk for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Sensitive groups: Children, elderly individuals, and people with asthma or heart disease may experience mild symptoms like slight throat irritation on prolonged outdoor exposure, but no activity changes are generally needed.
ModerateAQI 101-150+
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects; the general public is less likely to be affected.
Sensitive groups: Children, elderly people, and those with asthma, COPD, or heart conditions should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, such as long runs or extended playtime outside.
Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsAQI 151-200+
Sensitive groups may experience noticeable health effects; the general public is unlikely to be affected.
Sensitive groups: Children, the elderly, and people with asthma or heart/lung disease should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion and keep quick-relief inhalers or medication accessible if applicable.
UnhealthyAQI 201-300+
Everyone may begin to experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
Sensitive groups: Children, elderly individuals, and those with asthma or heart conditions should avoid outdoor activity altogether and stay indoors with windows closed where possible.
Very UnhealthyAQI 301-400+
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Sensitive groups: Children, elderly people, and those with respiratory or cardiac conditions face a high risk of aggravated symptoms and should remain indoors, use air purifiers if available, and seek medical advice if experiencing breathing difficulty.
HazardousAQI 401-500+
Health warning of emergency conditions: the entire population is likely to be affected.
Sensitive groups: Children, the elderly, and those with asthma or heart disease are at serious risk. All outdoor activity should be avoided, and anyone experiencing chest pain, breathlessness, or dizziness should seek medical attention immediately.
Official monitoring
About Air Quality in Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, experiences seasonal smog primarily from October to February, driven by crop residue burning, vehicle and industrial emissions, brick kiln smoke, and construction dust. The Punjab EPA operates real-time monitoring stations across Lahore's major districts, including Multan Road, Shahdara, DHA, and Gulberg to track PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO and O3 levels around the clock.
This data feeds directly into government health advisories, helping residents and vulnerable groups plan outdoor activity and take preventive measures during high-pollution periods.
Common questions
FAQ's
What is the AQI in Lahore today?+
Lahore's current AQI is 143 (Moderate) as of 3:00 PM, Sep 10, 2026.
Which area of Lahore has the worst air quality right now?+
Kahna Nau currently has the highest reported AQI at 196.
How often is Lahore's AQI updated?+
Punjab EPA updates AQI readings hourly from 10 monitoring stations across Lahore.
What AQI scale does Punjab EPA use?+
Good (0–50), Satisfactory (51–100), Moderate (101–150), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (151–200), Unhealthy (201–300), Very Unhealthy (301–400), Hazardous (401–500).
