Wearing mask made mandatory in Lahore, three other divisions of Punjab
Wearing face masks has been made mandatory in Lahore and three other divisions of Punjab due to hazardous air pollution and smog.
Here’s the notification of smog holidays in Punjab
The Government of Punjab Schools Education Department on Wednesday issued a notification regarding the closure of educational institutions in Punjab till November 17, due smog situation in the province.
New Delhi wants artificial rain to fight smog
India’s New Delhi is longing to use artificial rain to fight smog this year. “I appeal to the federal environment minister…now in Delhi and north India, the pollution has reached the border of 400,” Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. “The next 10 days are quite crucial…help us get permission for artificial
Punjab establish ‘Smog War Room’ after Lahore AQI hikes
The government of Punjab has established a “Smog War Room” at the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Lahore, where focal persons from eight relevant departments will brief the EPA director general and other officers daily regarding their measures to curb smog. In a notification issued by the EPA DG
Three-day weekend holiday in Lahore’s schools, colleges, universities?
Lahore district authorities have proposed the closure of all educational institutions including schools, colleges, and universities in the provincial capital for three days in the week. The proposal to extend the closure of educational institutions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was sent to mitigate the severe smog that prevailed in
EPD intensifies construction site monitoring due to hazardous smog
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has intesified its monitoring of construction activities in response to the increasing smog and air pollution in Lahore to combat the issue.
Punjab enforces ban on heavy vehicle entry in Lahore amid smog concerns
The Punjab Environment Department has announced a ban on heavy vehicle entry into Lahore on Fridays and Sundays to tackle increasing smog and air pollution. This action, aimed at reducing pollution levels in the city, follows a previous restriction on school operations during peak smog periods. According to department spokesperson
Lahore’s primary schools closed for a week as smog intensifies
The Punjab Government has officially announced a one-week closure of all primary schools and Grades 1 to 5 classes across Lahore in response to increasing smog levels. This measure aims to protect young children, who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of polluted air. A notification issued by the
Here’s when Pakistan’s major cities will experience severe smog
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning about a significant rise in smog levels across the country, primarily due to a lack of rainfall. According to a PMD spokesperson, the smog, a mixture of smoke and fog, typically forms from November to mid-December and is expected to intensify
Lahore ranked most polluted city despite Sunday holiday
Lahore on Sunday, was ranked as the most polluted city, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 409, despite having less traffic and the closure of factories and schools, factors that typically help reduce air pollution. An AQI of 151 to 200 is considered harmful, while 201 to 300 is
