Toxic smog in Pakistan is so bad you can see it from space
Record-breaking levels of thick, toxic smog that have shrouded eastern Pakistan and northern India since last month can be seen in striking satellite imagery.
India, Pakistan blanketed in smog so thick, it's visible from space: See pictures
Toxic smog in India and Pakistan has caused air quality in the major metropolitans of Lahore, Multan, Delhi and Chandigarh to deteriorate to toxic levels.
Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore
The smoke that has enveloped Lahore, in Pakistan’s Punjab province, can be seen from space - as can part of the cause. Satellite images from the US space agency Nasa shows both the thick layer of smog and the multiple concentrations of fire in the region between the Indian capital, Delhi, and Pakistan’s Lahore.
NASA Satellite Images Reveal Widespread Toxic Smog Over India And Pakistan
But experts caution that the problem goes beyond just agricultural burning. According to India Today, NASA scientist Pawan Gupta points to other significant factors, including dust from the nearby Thar Desert, which combines with emissions from vehicles and factories, adding to the hazardous mix.
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Dense smog hovering over Pakistan's Punjab province and much of India is visible from space, as seen in NASA's satellite images. Asia is grappling with intense air pollution. Both Pakistan and India are experiencing exceptionally dense smog.
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