As toxic smog continues to grip Lahore, the health condition of the people in Pakistani city continues to deteriorate with over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections reported in just a single day.

Pakistan's Lahore is currently grappling with a severe smog crisis, which has worsened in recent days, triggering a dramatic rise in respiratory and viral infections. According to reports from ARY News,

Lahore’s smog crisis worsened as air quality surpassed Delhi’s, with an AQI of 1136 and NASA satellite photos capturing dense smog. Over 15,000 respiratory cases flood hospitals, prompting emergency actions including school closures and strict vehicle emission controls.

Nasa’s satellite imagery has captured a dense layer of smog engulfing eastern Pakistan and northern India, covering major cities like Lahore and New Delhi. This toxic blanket of grey haze is visible from space and has prompted immediate health concerns,

A recent satellite image from NASA shows a thick blanket of toxic smog covering eastern Pakistan and northern India.

Lahore, which has been reeling under severe pollution is now seeing thick and toxic smog clouds which are now visible through space via satellite imagery taken by NASA, Geo News reported.

Lahore: The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours, Ary News reported.

Lahore is facing a severe smog crisis. Hospitals report over 15,000 respiratory infection cases in 24 hours. Children and those with pre-existing conditions are most vulnerable. The Punjab government is taking emergency measures,