Air quality index (AQI) comparisons show Lahore having higher pollution than Kolkata and Delhi on November 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Lahore →

  capital of the Punjab province, Pakistan

  • A severe air pollution crisis grips Lahore, driven by environmental degradation, with climate change threatening up to 20% of the GDP of South Asia.06:03
  • Pollution in Lahore is reported to be affecting local wildlife.06:03
• Kolkata →

  capital city of West Bengal, India

  • Manufacturing and warehousing leasing growth is being reported across several major Indian cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai.10:29
  • An arrest occurred in the Garia area of Kolkata as the BJP government came to power in the state.01:53
• Delhi →

  megacity and union territory of India

  • A memoir detailing the massacre of Sikhs in Delhi has been published and is facing criticism.15:13
  • Coordinated pollution control program initiated involving multiple states (Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, UP) to address Delhi's air quality issues.13:54

Related events

• Air pollution levels are reported to vary sharply across different neighborhoods in Lahore.Oct 15
• Both Lahore and Faisalabad are currently facing severe air quality issues, with PMD forecasting no rain in Lahore.Oct 29
• IQAir ranked the air quality index (AQI) for Lahore and Delhi on September 10, 2026.Sep 10
• Cooler winds lowered Lahore's average AQI sharply, while snow and landslides blocked link roads in northern areas.Oct 24
• Lahore and Rawalpindi are listed in a flood list, and Lahore is ranked among the most polluted cities by IQAir.Sep 9