The air quality on Friday was reported unhealthy amid dry weather posing vulnerable and sensitive age groups comprising children, women and the elderly at risk of contracting respiratory ailments.
Air pollution in the metropolis remained high since the onset of the fall season as prolonged dry weather, increased vehicular traffic, garbage and wood burning continued to surge.
The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) daily air quality report indicated heightened ratio of air pollutants.—APP