Lahore has once again topped the list of the world's most polluted cities, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 344, raising concerns among residents.

According to the reported air quality figures, Burki Road and Paragon City were the most polluted areas, recording an alarming AQI of 661.

The CERP Office area recorded 561, followed by Allama Iqbal Town at 541. Bedian Road recorded 378, Lahore Cantt 363, Model Town A Block 330, DHA Phase 5 326, ARC Lahore 307 and Askari 10 recorded 229.

Lahore weather and rain forecast

The Meteorological Department reported that Lahore's minimum temperature was 18 degrees Celsius, while the maximum reached 29 degrees.

The latest official forecast indicates that rain and thunderstorms may also affect Lahore and several other Punjab districts during the evening and night.

Rain expected in several parts of Balochistan

The weather department has forecast cloudy conditions in northern Balochistan, with rain and thunderstorms expected in Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Musa Khel and Ziarat.

Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Mastung and Kalat may also receive rainfall.

Rain is further expected in Turbat, Chagai, Khuzdar and surrounding areas.

Temperatures recorded across Balochistan

The minimum temperature in Quetta was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius, while Kalat recorded 5 degrees and Ziarat 4 degrees.

Zhob also recorded 11 degrees, while Sibi and Nokkundi recorded 19 degrees each. Turbat recorded 20 degrees, Chaman 15 degrees, Gwadar 18 degrees and Jiwani 19 degrees.