10 Most Polluted Cities in the World in 2024

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1. Lahore, Pakistan

AQI Ranking: 7

IQAir Ranking: 1

Topping the list, is Pakistan’s second-largest city, Lahore. Known as the cultural heart of Pakistan, Lahore is famous globally for its Mughal architecture and vibrant festivals. Unfortunately, the city also suffers from high levels of air pollution, with an IQAir ranking of 1 and AQI Ranking of 7. The city often sees worsened levels of pollution during Winter, with high levels of smog and trapped pollutants in the air. As of writing this article, Lahore has a PM2.5 concentration of 105µg/m³, which is 21 times higher than the WHO guidelines. 

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