The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore recently soared to 700 with the visibility dropping to 800 meters due to smog.
The severe AQI is causing respiratory illnesses among the citizens as they are experiencing symptoms such as cough, fever, eye irritation, and sore throats.
Especially the people with Asthma or related illnesses are more at risk so they must follow the precautions and consult their doctors.
How can you stay safe from smog in Lahore?
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 smoking
Every winter, smog in Lahore gets intense due to global warming but the problem is getting worse with each passing year.
Environment Department has given out number to the public to report any kind of smoke emission. Citizen can call to 1373.
Punjab’s Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb also addressed the issue of air pollution in Lahore.
She emphasised that despite significant measures, it would take eight to ten years to eliminate smog from the city.
Due to the smog, the life in Lahore is also highly disturbed as the timings of the schools have been changed.
The schools in the provinical capital will start at 8:45am till 2:45pm on weekdays. However, on Fridays, the student will get free at 1:45pm.
The new timings will remain in effect till Jan 31, 2025.
