The air quality in Lahore has gotten worse today, making it one of the most polluted cities in the world. A global environmental website reports that Lahore’s Air Quality Index has reached 419, showing a dangerous level that raises health warnings and increases health risks for people in the city.
The increase in air pollution has also impacted visibility. Health specialists warn that this level of AQI is unsafe for people and can lead to serious health issues.
The Punjab government has taken several measures to tackle smog in the provincial capital, but the problem continues despite these efforts.
School timings in Lahore have been adjusted due to the poor Air Quality Index (AQI) and the approaching smog season.
The AQI measures the concentration of various pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). An AQI above 125 is considered “unhealthy,” while an AQI above 150 is classified as “very unhealthy.”
School timings Lahore
The school timings in Lahore have been changed due to the poor Air Quality Index (AQI) and the upcoming smog season.
According to the notification issued on Wednesday, schools across the provincial capital will open from 8:45am to 2:45pm on weekdays. On Fridays, the school will end at 1:45pm.
The school timings have been changed for the next three months and will be effective from October 28 to January 31, 2025.
The Punjab Environment Protection Department has issued directives to the relevant authorities to take necessary measures in light of the increase in air pollution.
Smog has become a major problem for Punjab, especially Lahore, in recent years due to increasing air pollution. This year too, Lahore has been consistently ranked as the most polluted city in the world for the past three days, with the AQI level reaching over 400.
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