Overview

• Lahore, Pakistan, records an unprecedented air quality index (AQI) of over 1,400, forcing authorities to consider a complete lockdown in affected areas.
• Delhi's air quality is ranked 'severe' for the second consecutive day, with AQI readings exceeding 400, severely impacting visibility and health.
• Punjab's government in Pakistan has launched mobile clinics and closed schools, but critics argue these measures are insufficient and repetitive.
• Environmental experts in India highlight vehicular pollution, construction dust, and farm fires as major contributors to Delhi's smog crisis.
• Criticism mounts over the absence of key Pakistani political leaders during the crisis, raising questions about the government's commitment to addressing the emergency.