The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that smog is going to get increase in the upcoming weeks.
According to the advisory, the smog is expected to significantly impact Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan, with peak levels likely in the morning and evening hours.
The NDMA urged citizens to take precautions by avoiding unnecessary travel and wearing masks to minimize exposure to harmful air pollutants.
According to the Met Department, dry weather in Islamabad and its surrounding areas is expected to persist, while there is a possibility of smog and fog covers over the city.
In Lahore, there is no sign of rainfall.
Initially only Lahore was covered with smog, however, then it started spreading towards South Punjab and Islamabad.
In this regard, the Lahore district administration has banned outdoor activities to address the increasing threat of smog. According to a notification issued by the DC Lahore, outdoor activities will remain suspended starting from November 11 to 17.
All sports, exhibitions, and events are suspended, as is outdoor dining at restaurants; however, religious gatherings are exempt, the notification read. Furthermore, shops, markets, and malls will close by 8pm. while medical stores, labs, petrol pumps, and grocery stores are exempt from the restrictions.
How can you stay safe from smog?
1- Limit going out
2- Drink extra water
3- Use air purifies in your homes
4- Wear N95 masks
5- When indoors, close windows and other inlets of air
6- Reduce your contribution to pollution by avoiding driving and smokin
Every winter, smog in Lahore gets intense mainly due to crop burning but the problem is getting worse with each passing year.
Note: If anyone wants to report any kind of smoke emission they can call to 1373.
