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Skopje's Pollution Crisis: Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels

11/2/2025

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On October 31, 2025, Skopje, North Macedonia, ranked the 8th most polluted city with an AQI of 105, indicating unhealthy air.
Major pollution sources in Skopje include illegal landfill fires and industrial emissions.
In Pakistan, Karachi and Lahore posted AQI above 400; the 2024 average PM2.5 was 73.7 µg/m3, about 15× WHO guideline.
Weather changes may offer short-term relief, but lasting solutions require policy actions to curb pollution sources.

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Story summary

On October 31, 2025, Skopje, North Macedonia, ranked the 8th most polluted city with an AQI of 105, indicating unhealthy air.
Major pollution sources in Skopje include illegal landfill fires and industrial emissions.
In Pakistan, Karachi and Lahore posted AQI above 400; the 2024 average PM2.5 was 73.7 µg/m3, about 15× WHO guideline.
Weather changes may offer short-term relief, but lasting solutions require policy actions to curb pollution sources.