Worst air pollution Kotla Qasim Khan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kotla Qasim Khan is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; HCHO is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 78.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kotla Qasim Khan is poor. HCHO decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 68.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kotla Qasim Khan's air quality reflects the flat Punjab Pakistan agricultural plain adjacent to Lahore's metropolitan corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, brick kiln, and residential character contributing local sources. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates brick kiln and crop stubble burning emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal maintains elevated winter readings and Kotla Qasim Khan shares Lahore's broader air quality challenges throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Poor
78.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
78.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
68.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kotla Qasim Khan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kotla Qasim Khan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 78.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 78.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kotla Qasim Khan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kotla Qasim Khan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 68.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kotla Qasim Khan?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Kotla Qasim Khan are road traffic, manufacturing activity, as well as agricultural burning, particularly once the monsoon rains ease off. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. The driest months of the year tend to see the highest readings.
Are air quality levels in Kotla Qasim Khan based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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