Lahore’s air quality hazardous again after rain
The air quality in Lahore has soared to a hazardous level, recording a staggering score of 414 as of 6:30am on Monday morning.
PM Shehbaz appeals to nation to offer Namaz-e-Istisqa
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appealed to the nation to offer Namaz-e-Istisqa (prayer for rain) for much-needed rainfall as smog choked Punjab especially Lahore. In a statement on Thursday, the premier urged religious scholars and leaders to play their role in organizing Salat al-Istisqa. “The rain would improve the environment
PMD predicts rain in smog-affected Lahore between 14, 15 Nov
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted rain in smog-affected Lahore between November 14 and 15.
Ahsan Iqbal warns of 250,000 premature deaths due to smog
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has described smog as a serious threat and said that it is likely to cause 250,000 premature deaths. It should be noted that the situation of smog in the capitals of Punjab, Lahore, and Multan, is particularly disturbing. The provincial capital has been the most
Punjab govt mulls wedding ban to tackle air pollution
LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed limiting weddings in Punjab including Lahore during the peak smog season in a broader effort to battle toxic air pollution. Advocate General Punjab presented a new smog mitigation policy to the Lahore High Court (LHC), saying that from next year, weddings will be prohibited
Concerts in Lahore postponed due to heavy smog
The concerts and events in Lahore are getting postponed due to the thick and heavy smog in the city.
Islamabad shuts down factories to curb smog
Islamabad has started imposing strict restrictions in the capital due to the smog.
Multan’s AQI reaches 2,135 ‘hazardous level’
MULTAN: Multan’s Air Quality Index (AQI) on Friday between 8am to 9am reached 2,135, crossing hazardous level, according to AQI. This has made the city one of the most polluted in the region, surpassing even Lahore Smog in air toxicity on Friday. The situation has become increasingly dire for residents,
Articial rain in Lahore date revealed
The artificial rain in Lahore date has been revealed, according to SAMAA, the Punjab Environmental Department and Metrological Department are planning to induce artificial rain in smog-affected Lahore between November 11 and November 12.
Lahore to receive artificial rain once weather improves: PMD
LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Friday that artificial rain will be induced in Lahore to tackle smog once the weather becomes favourable. According to the PMD, Lahore has not witnessed any rainfall in the last month and this increase in smog intensity can be attributed to this fact.
