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Air quality in Pakistan has reached alarming levels, with Multan recording an unprecedented Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 2,000, reported Dawn. The deteriorating air quality has prompted the provincial government to close parks and museums until November 17, as pollution levels across major cities in Punjab have reached record highs. 

On November 8, between 8 am and 9 am, Multan, the largest city in southern Punjab, registered an AQI of 2,135, according to Swiss air quality monitor IQAir. The concentration of PM2.5 — fine particulate matter that poses significant health risks — was measured at 947 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 189.4 times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended limit.